Author: Tiyani Mabasa

Betway Premiership
September 19, 2024

Magesi FC into the history books

The 18th of September 2024 will go down as one of the most important days in the history of Magesi Football Club. In taking to the field against Sekhukhune United at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Dikwena tša Meetse became the latest team to feature in South Africa’s top-flight. The club has come full circle after being formed just over a decade ago in Moletjie, just outside of Polokwane, Limpopo. Despite the momentous occasion dented by a 1-0 loss to provincial counterparts ‘Babina Noko’ in the opening match, Dikwena remain …
Betway Premiership
September 18, 2024

SPOTLIGHT ON CLINTON LARSEN

Twenty-one (21) months into his tenure as Magesi Football Club Head Coach, Clinton Larsen returns to the top-flight amid much fanfare. The 53-year-old mentor has been in the dugout for 15 years, from his days as an assistant coach at Bloemfontein Celtic and arriving at Magesi FC almost two years ago. Larsen’s transition from player to coach was expected. After all, the Durban-born mentor was one of the notable leaders of the Manning Rangers side that punched well above its weight in the mid-90s. Nicknamed the ‘Mighty Maulers’, Rangers were …
Betway Premiership
September 18, 2024

Magesi FC opens more supporters branches

Magesi Football Club is growing in leaps and bounds. According to our Supporters Coordinator, Mr. Collins Manaka, the club has established more branches in other areas around South Africa. Founded just 13 years ago in Moletjie – outside Polokwane in Limpopo, Magesi Football Club has its base around the area. However, the club, which is in its maiden Betway Premiership season, has attracted more supporters as the team continues to grow. “We’ve had branches in places like Moletjie, Moletjie-Moshate, Rampuru, Mabokelele, Mankweng and Nobody, just to name a few,” said …
Betway Premiership
September 17, 2024

Motsepe gives an update on our readiness

As much as the football world is excited to watch Magesi FC in action, so too is the rest of the team about the Betway Premiership season. Dikwena tša Meetse will get their season underway with an away clash against Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, 18 September 2024, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, with kickoff set for 19:30. Based on a few factors, the spotlight is on Magesi FC. With last season’s dominance of the National First Division and strengthening the team with 12 new signings, a lot will be …
Betway Premiership
September 16, 2024

Magesi home jersey available!

From now on, Magesi Football Club supporters would be clad in our new home jersey, which only costs R250. Magesi unveiled its new kit recently, which has received rave reviews. “Our home jersey is now available for sale and it’s very affordable,” confirmed Francina Makhubela, Marketing. “Magesi FC supporters can buy it online for R250, and to make life easy, we will be available during Wednesday’s game (18 September) for purchases,” she said. The old jersey 2023/2024 is still available for purchase and will go on sale as follows:  ●The …
DStv Diski Challenge
September 14, 2024

BIG WIN FOR MAGESI YOUNG GUNS

Magesi FC’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team has fired a warning to the rest of the League, with victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Led by coach Timothy Madia, our DDC team came from a goal down to win 2-1 against the young ‘Brazilians’ on Saturday, 14 September 2024, at Giant Stadium in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. Sundowns took the lead through the in-form Thulani Zandamela in the 21st minute, but Magesi hit back through Thulare Moetlo from the penalty spot, towards the interval. The score was 1-1 at halftime. Magesi continued …
CSI Projects
September 12, 2024

Magesi gives back to special school

Magesi Football Club is known for great showings on the football field, but there’s more to the club than meets the eye. The club has been involved in community projects that prove we are more than just a football team. Recently, Dikwena Tsa Meetse offered a helping hand to Rethusheng Special School, which is located at Mamehlabe Village just outside Polokwane. “We were at Rethusheng to hand over food and soccer balls to the kids as part of our CSI projects. Our community is important to us and this is …
DStv Diski Challenge
September 9, 2024

Young Dikwena settle for draw

Magesi FC’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team remains unbeaten in the new season. Having kicked off the campaign with a home draw against the reigning champions Stellenbosch FC, Timothy Madia’s charges welcomed AmaZulu to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 7 September 2024. The two sides shared the spoils, with the game ending goalless. Madia, however, is looking forward to better outcomes in future. “About the game (against AmaZulu), I’m so proud of the boys today – the way they played, even though we drew,” reflected Madia, who was …
Betway Premiership
September 7, 2024

Coach Larsen sings Sekgota’s praises

One of Magesi FC’s new signings, Kgaogelo Sekgota, has been tipped to hit the ground running, with the Betway Premiership edging closer to kickoff. Behind the scenes, Dikwena Tša Meetse have been hard at work under the astute mentor, Clinton Larsen. Coach Larsen has expressed confidence in his team to punch above its weight in their maiden top-flight campaign, and Larsen is all smiles in terms of his team. One of the reasons Larsen is beaming has to do with forward Sekgota, who has put in the hard work to …
Betway Premiership
September 3, 2024

Betway Premiership officially launched

A new era has dawned for South African football, as the Premier Soccer League (PSL), in partnership with Betway, officially launched the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Magesi Football Club, in our first season in the top-flight, will form part of the new dawn. Following the recent announcement of acquiring the title sponsorship of South Africa’s largest sporting property, the official launch of the Betway Premiership marks yet another giant step in Betway’s ever-evolving sponsorship landscape. With the launch of this partnership, Betway has introduced the theme “Lisegazini. Forever” for the …
DStv Diski Challenge
September 3, 2024

Magesi Reserves hold champions

Magesi’s Reserve team has made a good start in the 2024/25 DStv Diski Challenge (DDC). The young Dikwena Tša Meetse held the reigning DDC champions Stellenbosch FC to a 1-1 draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Magesi DDC Head Coach Timothy Madia was pleased with the boys’ outing. “They proved to me that they can play… there are lots of players that I can mention (that they did well),” said Madia, in a post match media briefing. After matchday one, Magesi occupy fifth spot on the log …
Betway Premiership
August 30, 2024

OFFICIAL: Magesi FC release new kit!!!

Betway Premiership club Magesi Football Club has launched its kits for the new 2024/25 season. Dikwena Tša Meetse and our technical sponsor Primo unveiled the home kit to the media at Meropa and Casino Hotel in Limpopo’s capital, Polokwane, amid much fanfare. The home kit features the club’s blue and white stripes as alluded to by Magesi Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Mathibe, who’s thrilled with this latest development at the club. “Our home kit is blue and white. It’s vibrant. I like the textture. It’s very comfortable for the …
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