Marumo Gallants Season Review: Bahlabane Ba Ntwa overcome tricky challeges in top-flight return
Marumo Gallants returned to the top-flight following their purchase of Moroka Swallows' PSL status following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
Marumo Gallants appoint Alexandre Lafitte as new head coach
The 28-year-old Frenchman joins the Betway Premiership side as a replacement for Abdeslam Ouaddou, who left to join Orlando Pirates.
He arrives as a league champion having led Stade Abidjan to the Ivory Coast Ligue 1 title and the group stages of the CAF Champions League last season, having previously worked as an assistant with French fifth-tier league side Gueugnon.
A club statement read: "Marumo Gallants FC confirms the appointment of Lafitte Alexandre as the club's new Head Coach.
"The 28-year-old French coach brings a strong track record in leading teams in both France and Cote d'Ivoire. Alexandre most recently managed Stade d'Abidjan, where he guided the team to the Ivorian League title and qualification for the CAF Champions League group stages in the 2023/24 season."
Gallants President Abram Sello added: “Coach Lafitte has a clear understanding of the direction we are taking as a club. He joins ahead of pre-season, which is critical for continuity and alignment with our objectives.”
Lafitte became the youngest ever coach of professional top-flight team when he was appointed by Abidjan as a 25-year-old in 2023.
Marumo Gallants seek to clarify Abdeslam Ouaddou exit statement
Despite Abdeslam Ouaddou announcing his exit from Marumo Gallants last week, the Betway Premiership club say they have received no official confirmation from the coach.
Abdeslam Ouaddou resigns as Marumo Gallants head coach
Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has announced his resignation from the club, bringing an end to his brief but impactful stint in the Betway Premiership.
Marumo Gallants coach hails Masindi Nemtajela's move to Orlando Pirates
Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given his blessing to Masindi Nemtajela's move to Orlando Pirates, calling the midfielder a "great professional" and backing him to thrive at one of South Africa's biggest clubs.