South African club Black Leopards have parted ways with Ghanaian coach Maxwell Konadu with immediate effect following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Lerumo United on Saturday.
The loss left Leopards struggling in 10th place in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, with 23 points from 17 matches, prompting the club to make a managerial change.
Konadu, who was appointed in July 2024 after guiding Ghanaian side Nsoatreman FC to FA Cup success, arrived with high expectations due to his extensive coaching experience. He has previously served as an assistant coach for the Black Stars under managers such as Otto Addo, Milovan Rajevac, Chris Hughton, Kwesi Appiah, and Avram Grant.
However, his tenure at Leopards failed to produce the desired results, leading to his dismissal.
According to journalist Robin-Duke Madlala of Sportswire.co.za, Leopards have already approached Venda Football Academy coach Stan Nkoane as a potential replacement. Nkoane, who only joined VFA last month, could now be set for a swift switch to the struggling club.
With Ghanaian football facing uncertainty following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Konadu may find an opportunity to return to the national setup in a coaching capacity.
