Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has provided an update on suspended coach Dan Malesela’s appearance before the Disciplinary Committee. The club suspended Malesela two weeks ago after a string of poor results that left it languishing at the bottom of the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Despite Malesela being only in suspension, the club has moved swiftly to appoint new head coach Tlisane Motaung. The former University of Pretoria coach is being assisted by Matsemela Thoka, who is also on his second stint at the club.
The pair started their reign with two back-to-back defeats against Hungry Lions and Upington City last week. Despite the poor start, Mphahlele has maintained that the club can still turn the corner and eventually gain promotion to the Betway Premiership.
BAROKA FC SET TO FINALISE THEIR PENDING DC CASE WITH DAN MALESELA
However, in the meantime, Baroka still has a pending issue with coach Malesela that still needs to be finalised. Mphahlele has since confirmed that Malesela will appear before the DC on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
“So the next step will be to get the recommendation from the chairman of the DC,” said Mphahlele.
KHURISHI MPHAHLELE INISIST THEY DON’T INTEND TO DISRESPECT THE SUSPENDED COACH
“Dan Malesela is under suspension. He will go through due process. We don’t want to disrespect anybody. We hired them with love, so we must also part with love, that’s if we part ways,” he added.
His assistant, Job Maphutha, is also set to appear before the club DC after he was suspended.
Meanwhile, Baroka will return to action on Sunday, 2 November, when they take on Cape Town City at the Mafori Stadium in Lebowakgomo. The Citizens are currently in position 13 on the log with nine points from eight matches.
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