PSL Coaches Who Were Sacked This 2024/25 Season

The 2024/2025 season in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has been one of significant managerial upheaval. As the competition intensifies, clubs are not hesitant to make swift decisions in a bid to achieve better results. Coaching changes are not uncommon in the PSL, and 2025 has been no different, with several high-profile coaches being sacked or leaving their posts. This article takes a closer look at some of the key coaching changes that have taken place in the PSL during the 2025 season.

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1. Muhsin Ertugral – Cape Town City FC

• Departure Date: March 2025
• Details: Muhsin Ertugral’s tenure at Cape Town City FC came to an abrupt end after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Marumo Gallants. Despite his vast experience, Ertugral struggled to ignite a consistent performance from the squad. Cape Town City’s management swiftly acted, and the club announced the appointment of Andries Ulderink as the new head coach. Ulderink is expected to lead the team through the remainder of the season and into the 2025/2026 campaign.

2. Eric Tinkler – Cape Town City FC

• Departure Date: December 2024
• Details: After leading the club to a respectable standing, Eric Tinkler’s departure from Cape Town City was a surprising move. Tinkler’s experience was hoped to be the key to securing a top-half finish in the PSL standings, but his time at the club was marked by inconsistencies. Following his exit, Muhsin Ertugral joined the club as interim coach to push for better results, however, his tenure did not last for long.

3. Brandon Truter – Richards Bay FC

• Departure Date: December 2024
• Details: Brandon Truter was another casualty in the 2025 PSL coaching changes. His time at Richards Bay was marred by a series of poor performances, and despite his efforts, the club decided to part ways with him. Truter’s contract was terminated, and Richards Bay FC are now actively looking for a new coach to help restore the team’s fortunes. The decision has left many fans questioning the club’s direction going forward, as they had hoped for more consistency under Truter’s guidance.

4. Dan Malesela – Marumo Gallants

• Departure Date: February 2025
• Details: Marumo Gallants and Dan Malesela mutually agreed to part ways, as the club sought new leadership to navigate the rest of the season. Despite some positive results under Malesela’s tenure, the team was unable to break into the top tier of the PSL standings. The decision to part ways came after discussions about the club’s future ambitions, with a new coach expected to take the reins soon to steer the team toward improved performances.

5. Kwanele Kopo – Chippa United

• Departure Date: December 2024
• Details: Kwanele Kopo was another coach who found himself out of a job in the 2024/2025 season. After a season of mixed results, Chippa United decided to part ways with Kopo, whose contract expired at the end of 2024. Chippa United wasted no time in appointing Thabo September, who had previously been part of the club as an assistant coach. September is expected to make an immediate impact and lead the team to better results in the latter stages of the season.

6. Rulani Mokwena – Mamelodi Sundowns

• Departure Date: July 2024
• Details: One of the more shocking sacking decisions of the 2024/25 season was the dismissal of Rulani Mokwena, who had been a key figure in Mamelodi Sundowns’ success. Despite the team’s strong performances, Sundowns management decided to part ways with Mokwena following a string of disappointing results in the CAF Champions League. His sacking marked the end of an era for Sundowns, as they turned to Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso to take the club forward. Cardoso brings a fresh perspective to the team, aiming to continue their domestic dominance while restoring their continental form.

7. Manqoba Mngqithi – Mamelodi Sundowns

• Departure Date: Late 2024
• Details: Following Rulani Mokwena’s sacking, Mamelodi Sundowns also made the decision to part ways with long-serving coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Mngqithi had been with the club for over a decade, helping them win numerous titles, but his departure marked the end of his long reign. Sundowns’ management believed the time was right for a new direction, and the club appointed Miguel Cardoso as the new head coach to continue their push for PSL and continental glory.

A Year of Change

The 2024/2025 PSL season has proven that coaching changes are inevitable, even for clubs with strong histories of success. The constant pressure to perform at the highest level in South African football has led to swift managerial changes, as clubs aim to meet their objectives and aspirations.

From Cape Town City FC to Mamelodi Sundowns, the shift in leadership is a testament to the volatile nature of the sport, where even the most seasoned coaches can find themselves out of a job when results don’t go as planned. With the season still unfolding, it remains to be seen how these changes will affect the teams in the long run.

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