Author: Tiyani Mabasa

Magesi FC mentor Owen Da Gama has been honoured by the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The 63-year-old was announced as the PSL Coach of the Month for March 2025. “The Betway Premiership Coach of the Month went the way of Magesi FC, as recently appointed head coach, Owen Da Gama got the nod for Coach of the Month,” announced the League. “Da Gama took over the reins at Magesi while they were at the bottom of the Betway Premiership table and guided them to four victories in five outings – …

Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze has been named the PSL Player of the Month for March 2025, becoming the first-ever player from Dikwena Tša Meetse to win the award. Chipezeze, 35, secured the award for an “impressive four clean sheets in four matches in the month of March and has been a key figure as the last line of defence,” as alluded to by the PSL. “The Zimbabwean international’s acrobatic saves and composure in goals have been instrumental in his side’s recent improvement on the Betway Premiership table, with only …

Magesi FC head coach Owen Da Gama has paid a glowing tribute to the club. ‘ODG,’ as he’s known in football circles, has been with Dikwena Tša Meetse since the beginning of the year, and with him in charge, Magesi FC has moved up to 11th spot on the Betway Premiership standings. Incredibly, Magesi FC has won five straight home games, showing a great fighting spirit in a difficult league. Da Gama has shared his thoughts on the team’s progress. “We’ve been working hard. We really have been working hard. …

Magesi FC has achieved a fifth home win in a row, with victory against Stellenbosch FC. Dikwena Tša Meetse beat Stellies 1-0 at Seshego Stadium on Saturday, 29 March 2025. Thabang Sibanyoni came off the bench to net the winner and Magesi FC has moved to 11th on the log. The hosts started the match well and could have scored in the 19th minute, but Kayden Rademeyer’s attempt was off target. Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze then pulled off a great save from a header by Andre De Jong, just …

Magesi FC has announced the starting XI to face Stellenbosch at Seshego Stadium. Kick off for this clash has been set for 17H45. Dikwena Tša Meetse will be aiming for a fifth straight home win, and move further up the table from 12th spot. STARTING XI: Chipezeze ©️, Makgoga, J. Mokone, L. Mokone, Buthelezi, Mtshali, Abrahams, Baloyi, Masegela, Matima, Rademeyer. SUBS: Tshabalala, Vandala, Sibanyoni, Komane, Manzini, Malesa, Ngwadla, Makhubela, Mekoa. …

In the Betway Premiership, not many teams can claim to have won five matches in a row, whether at home or away. However, Magesi FC has been impressive on home turf, turning the Seshego Stadium into a “slaughterhouse.” Dikwena Tša Meetse will face off against Stellenbosch FC at the same venue on the back of four straight wins at home, and a win against the Cape club will make it five home wins in a row. In the past four games at Seshego Stadium, Magesi FC has beaten Cape Town …

Magesi FC goalkeeper and captain Elvis Chipezeze, who celebrated his birthday recently, has more reason to smile. Chipezeze turned 35 on 11 March and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Vastly experienced, Chipezeze continues to show his qualities and years in the game by becoming the first goalkeeper in the Betway Premiership this season to reach double figures of clean sheets. The Dikwena Tša Meetse shot-stopper has 10 clean sheets in 21 league appearances, followed by Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns, who has amassed eight (8) and Orlando Pirates’ …

Magesi Football Club has continued a fine home run by beating Golden Arrows on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Dikwena Tša Meetse registered a fourth consecutive home victory against Abafana Bes’thende at Seshego Stadium. Lehlogonolo Mokone scored in the first half to hand Magesi FC the advantage and like crocodiles in the water, Magesi FC put on a great fight to protect the lead, to secure the maximum points. The win moves Magesi FC into 10th spot and looking forward to the next match, which will be against Stellenbosch FC at …