Marumo Gallants have announced the appointment of former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronny Kananelo as the Club’s new Head Coach.
The former Namibia international replaces Phuti Mohafe who was fired only five matches into the season after joining the club at the beginning of the season.
Kananelo brings extensive coaching and playing experience across Southern African football. A former professional goalkeeper, he enjoyed a successful playing career with Mamelodi
Sundowns, where he won three league titles and several domestic trophies, before representing Namibia at the international level, earning 53 caps and featuring at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations.
As a coach, Kananelo has worked extensively in Namibia and South Africa, including roles with UNAM FC, Black Africa FC, Bucks Buccaneers FC, African Stars FC, Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic.
He also served as part of the Namibia national team technical staff across several major international tournaments, including the 2008, 2019 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Most recently, Kananelo guided African Stars FC to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. He holds a CAF A Licence and brings a coaching philosophy centred on discipline, tactical intelligence, and player development.
Kananelo will lead Gallants for the remainder of the 2026/27 season, starting with the Club’s upcoming Betway Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates.
Written by: Diski Voice
