Former Kaizer Chiefs coach joins Marumo Gallants ahead of Orlando Pirates clash as Mamelodi Sundowns legend Dan Malesela is placed on 'special leave' amid links with Golden Arrows

After Dylan Kerr fell out with Marumo Gallants at the start of the season, Dan 'Dance' Malesela took over as the head coach.

The Mamelodi Sundowns legend was to help Bahlabane ba Ntwa have a strong season after buying Moroka Swallows' Premier Soccer League slot.

Gallants had been relegated from the top tier in the 2022/23 season.

Things have not been working seamlessly for Malesela and Marumo Gallants.

In the nine Premier Soccer League matches played Dance managed to help his team win just three games, drew one, and lost five.

As a result, they have been placed 12th on the table with 10 points, just two above the relegation zone.

The run is not what the management anticipated; after sending Malesela to 'special leave, Gallants have appointed Sundra Govender - the former Kaizer Chiefs Academy coach - as the second assistant coach to work alongside Duncan Lechesa.

Have a look at what Gallants communicated to their fans and the public at large.

Malesela has been linked with a move to Golden Arrows to replace Mabhuti Khenyeza who has gone AWOL.

However, Govender and Lechesa's immediate task is to help their team get a positive result against Orlando Pirates in the PSL game at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday, December 24.