An experienced football coach from South Africa has promised to stop working with unprofessional teams.
- Da Gama destroys PSL clubs
- The 62-year-old was once the coach of the Pirates.
- The seasoned coach is unemployed at the moment.
Consequently, What Happened?
Owen Da Gama has stated that he is no longer available for teams without a vision, which is why he declined offers from PSL clubs.
The seasoned coach revealed in his most recent interview that he has received offers from a number of PSL and NFD teams, but he turned them down because some organizations want unachievable, overnight success.
What Has Been Said
“At the start of the season, I spoke with a few teams, but after I got their perspective, I just felt this is not the project I want to be a part of,” Da Gama said to FARPost.
“I’m not a vacuous person. But I do think that, even if football is a process, changes are possible.
“Everyone of the clubs I spoke with at the start of the season is having trouble. He continued, “I was aware that I could not be a part of something like that.
“There are, therefore, excellent teams in the PSL and NFD that are well managed. Of course, I’m excited to be a member of an established team.
The Larger Picture
The itinerant strategist began his football coaching career in 2000–01 with the now-defunct Silver Stars, and he already has almost 20 years of experience in South Africa.
In addition, Da Gama was the coach of Highlands Park, Bloemfontein Celtic, and TS Galaxy, to name a few. He was the national team’s under-23 coach as well as Bafana Bafana’s coach.
Da Gama’s Next Steps?
Following his departure from Sekhukhune United at the conclusion of the 2021–2022 PSL season, Da Gama has not been married.
The Mpumalanga-born strategist is looking to start working before the 2024–2025 season.
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