Marumo Gallants, known as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, are 15th in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026, with 5 points from 9 matches. The club has changed name, city and coach quickly, so this profile covers its history, honours, coach, new Rustenburg base, results and fixtures. Because the story is complicated, we say where sources disagree.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s own website, psl.co.za and Wikipedia, and it states any disagreement. In addition, you can check the full table on our PSL table page and the schedule on the PSL fixtures page.
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What is the history of Marumo Gallants?
Marumo Gallants are the 2021 rebrand of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, a club that businessman Ditonkana Abram Sello bought and renamed. The club’s own history page says the top-flight status was bought in 2017 under the Bidvest Wits name, then bought again in 2020 by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, before the club became Marumo Gallants in 2021. Wikipedia dates the club’s founding to 2021 as well, while API-Football says 1986, so the year depends on whether you count the earlier clubs.
The name comes from Sesotho. Marumo means spear, and the club says it is a eulogy of its chairman, while Gallants means brave. The pay-off line and nickname are Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, which the club translates as people who fight like soldiers.
The first years were dramatic. The club finished 10th in 2021/22. It was relegated after finishing last in 2022/23, according to the API-Football table and Wikipedia. Then it was back in the top flight for 2024/25, when API-Football shows a 10th-place finish, and Wikipedia says the club bought Moroka Swallows’ status. Finally, the club finished 14th in 2025/26 with 25 points.
What has Marumo Gallants won?
Marumo Gallants have not won a major trophy under their current name, but they reached the 2021/22 Nedbank Cup final and the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. The Premier Soccer League reported that Mamelodi Sundowns beat Gallants 2-1 after extra time in the Nedbank Cup final at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, and Gallants played the last stretch with ten men. You can read the PSL report of the final.
The same PSL report says the club had defended the Nedbank Cup title it won as Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila a year earlier. So the trophy belongs to the club’s earlier identity. Meanwhile, Wikipedia says Gallants lost 4-1 on aggregate to Young Africans in the Confederation Cup semi-final, and News24 and beIN Sports both listed the semi-final between the two clubs.
Wikipedia also lists a 2025 Carling Knockout Cup final defeat, but we found it in one source only, so we leave it out as a confirmed fact.
Who are Marumo Gallants’ biggest rivals?
Marumo Gallants have no established derby, because the club moved to the North West before this season and has no close league neighbour there. The nearest sides on the calendar are those they meet in Gauteng and Limpopo, such as Sekhukhune United on 17 October and Polokwane City.
Because of that, the most memorable games are recent ones. Marumo lost 2-0 at home to Orlando Pirates in round 7, according to our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. The club also drew 0-0 with Kruger United and lost 2-0 to Sundowns earlier in the season.
Who are the notable Marumo Gallants players and coaches?
Trevor Mathiane is the interim head coach as of 4 November 2026, after the club parted ways with Phuti Mohafe on 9 September. The club announced Mohafe’s appointment on 21 June 2026 and his exit on 9 September, and it said second assistant Mathiane would take charge while it searched for a new head coach. Wikipedia’s infobox still lists Mohafe, so it is out of date. Coaching changes are frequent, so check the club’s news page.
In the same announcement, the club said it had signed Daniel Msendami and Abdoulaye Mariko on loan from Orlando Pirates, after Bheki Mabuza joined Pirates. We have not listed older stars, because we could not confirm their records in two sources.
Where do Marumo Gallants play their home games?
Marumo Gallants play at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, North West, according to the club, the league and Wikipedia. The club’s history page says its home games are currently played there, the PSL fixture list shows 30 October, 29 November and 4 December games there, and Wikipedia gives a capacity of 46,000.
However, other listings are out of date. API-Football’s team record still shows Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, and its fixture data lists Thohoyandou Stadium for 14 home games. Meanwhile, the club played in Bloemfontein until last season, and its website shows a home game at Dr Molemela Stadium on 23 May 2026. So the move to Rustenburg is new this season, and you should check the venue on our PSL fixtures page.
How are Marumo Gallants doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Marumo Gallants are sixteenth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 5 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 21 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the bottom four.
Their record reads 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats, with 5 goals scored and 13 conceded (goal difference -8). In other words, they are collecting 0.29 points per game. For comparison, that pace is below their 2025/26 average of 0.83.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Marumo Gallants have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 2. Away from home, however, they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 3.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 2-2 at home to Polokwane City on 4 September 2026
- lost 0-1 away to Amazulu on 12 September 2026
- lost 0-2 at home to Orlando Pirates on 20 September 2026
- lost 1-2 away to Sekhukhune United on 17 October 2026
- won 3-2 at home to Siwelele on 30 October 2026
Overall, 4 defeats from the last five is a worry and needs fixing quickly.
How did Marumo Gallants do last season?
In 2025/26, Marumo Gallants finished fourteenth in the 16-club table with 5 points from 9 matches. They won 4, drew 13 and lost 13, scoring 21 and conceding 38.
That was a tight season near the bottom, so avoiding another relegation scrap is the priority. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Marumo Gallants’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 29 November 2026: home to Richards Bay (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 4 December 2026: home to Chippa United (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: away to Durban City (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 27 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Where are Marumo Gallants heading?
Marumo Gallants are heading into a relegation fight, with 5 points from 9 games and no win as of 4 November 2026. They have drawn twice and lost five, scoring five goals and conceding 13. They were 14th last season on 25 points, so the current pace of 0.29 points per game is well below that.
The new coach, the loan signings and the new home base could all help. The next games are Sekhukhune United away on 17 October, Siwelele at home on 30 October and Golden Arrows away on 4 November. Follow the run on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Marumo Gallants this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Marumo Gallants
When was Marumo Gallants founded?
Marumo Gallants took their name in 2021 when the club formerly known as Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila was rebranded, according to the club and Wikipedia. API-Football gives 1986.
What is Marumo Gallants’s nickname?
Marumo Gallants are known as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, which the club translates as people who fight like soldiers.
Where do Marumo Gallants play home games?
Marumo Gallants play at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, North West, after leaving Bloemfontein.
What has Marumo Gallants won?
Marumo Gallants have no major trophy under this name, but they reached the 2021/22 Nedbank Cup final and the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals.
Where are Marumo Gallants in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Marumo Gallants are 15th with 5 points from 9 matches.
