Former Harambee Stars head coach Sebastien Migne has been fired by South Africa’s PSL side, Marumo Gallants FC over what was termed as insubordination.The French coach is said to have pleaded guilty of insulting the club’s Technical Director, Harris Choeu in public in the presence of the players and the technical bench at the Oliver Tambo Airport. And following a disciplinary hearing, the club hierarchy announced his dismissal.DISMISSEDMarumo Gallants have dismissed coach Sebastien Migne following a DC hearing.The club says Migne had pleaded guilty to “insubordination” and “abusive language” towards technical director, Harris Choeu.#FARPost pic.twitter.com/TCSXp8AsDH— FARPost_ZA (@FARPostZA) October 10, 2021 Club statement Following a disciplinary hearing last Thursday, 7 October 2021, Marumo Gallants FC dismissed Sebastien Minge, head coach on Sunday. Minge pleaded guilty to insubordination and using abusive language towards Technical Director, Harris Choeu. The incident happened in public, and in the presence of players and the technical team at OR Tambo International airport on a trip to Durban last weekend to play against Golden Arrows.As a coach, his duty is to instill discipline in the team. The club followed the correct disciplinary procedure and the decision to release him was made. It is unfortunate that Sebastien had to be dismissed especially at a crucial time when we are pushing to remain in the league and advance in CAF. As management, we cannot go against what the DC has decided but to wish Sebastien well in his future endeavors.Marumo Gallants FC will be facing AS Vita from the DRC this coming Friday the 15 October 2 021 in Polokwane on the second round of CAF. Despite the current developments, the Friday match will go ahead, and the club is working hard to ensure that all CAF requirements are met including having a qualified coach. The club maintains that there is no crisis and training continue as scheduled and the technical team and players are looking forward to the next games.”Migné who coached Kenya during the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt replaces former Gor Mahia head coach Dylan Kerr who opted not to sign a new contract. https://t.co/UQOL9uZQVb pic.twitter.com/ifoOHnHq96— Pulse Live Kenya (@PulseLiveKenya) July 15, 2021 His sacking comes barely three months since he was named head coach. He replaced former Gor Mahia head coach Dylan Kerr who opted out. Marumo is home to Kenyan international Ovella Ochieng who is yet to make his debut.Migne was in charge of Harambee Stars between 2018 and 2019 and is best remembered for guiding Stars to the AFCON.
