Khuliso “Father King” Rashamuse and RRR Rams FC have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing an end to his tenure at the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League outfit despite the team’s encouraging start to the 2026/27 campaign.
The separation came on Friday, 6 November 2026, shortly after Rashamuse guided Rams to a 2-1 victory against Viasport JBM in their league fixture, leaving the club third on the table after six matches.
Rashamuse joined RRR Rams in February 2025 when the club was occupying 17th position. He subsequently helped them climb to seventh place before guiding them to a top-five finish in the 2025/26 season.
His departure comes with Rams sitting in third place after six matches, making the timing of the decision particularly notable given the progress made under his guidance.
Speaking to SportsZone after Friday’s victory, Rashamuse reflected on his team’s performance, acknowledging that conceding goals shortly after scoring remained a recurring problem. However, he was happy with the improvement in the team’s overall organisation and tactical execution.
I think the manner in which we conceded the goal today is the same as in our matches against SSU and Hollywood. We score and then we go to sleep,” Rashamuse said.
“However, in terms of our organisation and how we apply ourselves, I think we’ve done well. Today is matchday number six, and based on this performance, we’ve shown significant improvement compared to our previous games.”
The coach admitted that his side still needed to address its tendency to concede immediately after finding the back of the net, but believed the lessons from previous matches were beginning to show on the pitch.
On his football philosophy, Rashamuse explained that he does not necessarily subscribe to one fixed style of play, particularly in the competitive ABC Motsepe League, where teams often have to adapt their approach depending on the opposition and circumstances.
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He argued that possession-based football is not always the answer, pointing out that his team had enjoyed less possession in Friday’s encounter but had instead focused on competing for second balls.
You cannot really claim to have a philosophy in the ABC Motsepe League. You approach every game as it comes. If I tell you that I’m a coach who relies on possession, we had less possession today. We were playing from the second ball,” he explained.
“My philosophy is to win by all means possible.”
Rashamuse also made it clear that he would only consider the season successful once the campaign had concluded, with winning the league stream and provincial honours among his ambitions.
He explained that his approach to building a competitive squad involves finding the right balance between younger players capable of playing full matches and experienced campaigners who can influence games when called upon.
As a coach, I cannot be satisfied during the course of the season. I’ll be satisfied post-season, depending on the outcome. If we win the stream and the province, well done, I’ll be satisfied,” he said.
While acknowledging that every club wants to win, Rashamuse did not hide behind long-term development plans, insisting that the ambition at RRR Rams was to compete for honours immediately.
Everyone who owns a team wants to win. I’m not going to come here and say we’re looking at a four- or five-year vision. You saw the football we played today. We’re playing to win, and if it comes, we’ll grab it. If it doesn’t, tough luck, we prepare for the next season,” he added.
The former Dondol Stars coach also spoke about the mentality he looks for when recruiting players, revealing that he prioritises individuals with a winning attitude and a competitive edge.
I believe in creating a beast out of my players. I’m a winner by nature, so I always scout and look for players who are winners, so that I can achieve whatever I want to achieve,” he said.
On the challenges of coaching and maintaining a position in football, Rashamuse acknowledged the uncertainty that comes with the profession, explaining that coaches are often judged by their most recent results.
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He believes that building a strong relationship with players and getting them to perform for both the coach and the team is essential to achieving positive results and enjoying longevity at a club.
In football, as a coach, you’re only as good as your last day. Today you can have a job, tomorrow you can be gone. The only favour you can do for yourself is to try to get players to play for you and for the team, so that you get positive results and stay longer at the club,” he said.
Rashamuse also highlighted the importance of experienced players in a squad, although he was quick to emphasise that football remains a collective effort. Referencing the influence of experienced campaigners Xolani “Blackberry” Nkala and Rendani “Sailor” Ṱhavhana, he explained that their contribution should be appreciated without overlooking the other players who make up the team.
You cannot put Blackberry and Sailor together and expect the two of them to play 90 minutes. They need the other eight players. However, you cannot hide away from the experience they bring to the team. It helps because of the influence they have on the team,” he said.
Rashamuse first attracted widespread attention during Dondol Stars’ remarkable 2022/23 Nedbank Cup campaign, when the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side eliminated top-flight opposition, including SuperSport United and AmaZulu.
His coaching journey has also included spells with Pretoria Callies and Mikhado FC, while he served as an assistant coach and scout at Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda Football Club in 2024, working alongside Duncan Lechesa.
With his departure from RRR Rams now confirmed, his next coaching destination remains unknown.
Away from football, the Venda-born coach also used the opportunity to deliver a message to matriculants, particularly those from Nzhelele Valley in Limpopo, encouraging them to prioritise education.
“Education is the key to life and success. Let’s try to push and study,” he said, borrowing from the words of the great Musanda: “Bugu, Bugu and Bugu and leave the rest.”