Promotion hopefuls Baroka FC have made a big decision regarding the future of their head coach, Dan Malesela after the defeat to AmaTuks on Sunday afternoon in Pretoria.
The 1-0 loss to AmaTuks in the first game of the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs at Tuks Stadium dealt a blow to Baroka FC’s hopes of returning to the SA elite league.
Bakgaga are in the promotion battle for a spot in the DStv Premiership next season after finishing third in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
But their pursuit for a return to the elite league began with a rocky start after the loss at the Tuks stadium. Baroka conceded with two minutes remaining after a lapse of concentration at the back.
WHAT IS THE BIG DECISION BAROKA MADE ON COACH DAN MALESELA?
FARPost has now gathered that Baroka FC has decided to suspend Malesela for the duration of the playoffs.
Malesela was reportedly informed of the decision on Monday afternoon. It is unclear what led to the decision, but the club is set to play the remaining matches with a new mentor on the bench. This publication has learnt that Malesela’s suspension also comes with full pay.
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After the match, Malesela made an admission that the club has now put themselves under pressure with three matches to go.
“Now we are so under pressure that we have to work towards winning all our matches because you never know what’s going to happen,” he was quoted by SABC Sports.
“I hate this thing of waiting and seeing what other people do. Yes, it’s part of the game, waiting to see what other people are doing elsewhere. Instead of doing the job ourselves.
“Now you’re saying, ‘Ay, three matches – nine points because there’s only one team that’s going to get promoted here. If you don’t get that, you are done; you are finished,” he said.
Baroka’s next match will be at home to Richards Bay FC on Saturday before they host AmaTuks on Wednesday, 12 June. They will wrap up the playoffs away to Richards Bay FC on Wednesday, 19 June.
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