Age or nationality is neither here nor there for Marumo Gallants chairman Abram Sello when it comes to appointing a new head coach.

Gallants have named Lafitte Alexandre as their new head coach, replacing Abdeslam Ouaddou, who recently joined Orlando Pirates. At just 28-years old, Alexandre becomes the youngest coach in the DStv Premiership ahead of the new campaign.

But this is not unfamiliar territory for Gallants, who previously appointed 31-year-old Romain Folz. Although Folz’s stay at the club was brief, he went on to make a name for himself at Horoya AC, Fifa, AmaZulu, and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Speaking at Alexandre’s unveiling at Hotel Sky in Sandton on Monday — alongside the club’s new signings — Sello explained their approach to recruitment.

“I think as our payline, Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, when we look for someone, we really mean business,” Sello said.

*This article was first published by IOL News