Gugash Magani

{{Infobox football biography

|name = Gugash Magani

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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|3|14|df=y}}

|birth_place = Peqin, Albania

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|position = Midfielder

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|youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–1984 |youthclubs1 = Shkumbini Peqin

|years1 = 1984–1992 | clubs1 = Shkumbini |caps1 = |goals1 =

|years2 = 1992–1994 | clubs2 = Besa |caps2 = |goals2 =

|years3 = 1994–1998 | clubs3 = Shkumbini |caps3 = 60+ |goals3 = 8

|years4 = 1998–1999 | clubs4 = Partizani |caps4 = |goals4 =

|years5 = 1999–2006 | clubs5 = Shkumbini |caps5 = 121+ |goals5 = 2+

|manageryears1 = 2007–2009 | managerclubs1 = Shkumbini

|manageryears2 = 2009–2011 | managerclubs2 = Flamurtari

|manageryears3 = 2011–2012 | managerclubs3 = Besa

|manageryears4 = 2012 | managerclubs4 = Shkumbini

|manageryears5 = 2013 | managerclubs5 = Teuta

|manageryears6 = 2013–2015 | managerclubs6 = Tirana

|manageryears7 = 2015–2016 | managerclubs7 = Teuta

|manageryears8 = 2016 | managerclubs8 = Flamurtari

|manageryears9 = 2016–2017 | managerclubs9 = Teuta

|manageryears10 = 2017–2018 | managerclubs10= Trepça'89

|manageryears11 = 2019–2020 | managerclubs11= Besa

|manageryears12 = 2020–2021 | managerclubs12= Egnatia

|manageryears13 = 2022–2023 | managerclubs13= Besa

|manageryears14 = 2023–2024 | managerclubs14= Lushnja

|manageryears15 = 2024–2025 | managerclubs15= Tirana

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Gugash Magani (born 14 March 1965) is an Albanian football coach and a former player.

Club career

Magani played the majority of his 22-year professional career with Shkumbini Peqin, while also having stints at other Albanian clubs Besa Kavajë and Partizani Tirana.

Management career

=Tirana=

On 1 December 2013. Magani was appointed as manager of a struggling Tirana side, following the sacking of Sokol Bulku.{{cite news|url=http://top-channel.tv/2013/12/01/magani-trajneri-i-ri-i-tiranes/|title=Magani, trajneri i ri i Tiranës|trans-title=Magani, the new coach of Tirana|publisher=Top-Channel.tv|language=sq|date=1 December 2013|access-date=28 December 2017}} He became the 4th manager to take charge of Tirana during the 2013–14 season. He signed a six-month contract and during his presentation he stated that Tirana was going to remain in the top flight.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtarizohet-magani-tirana-do-mbijetoje-nuk-i-trembem-fundit/|title=Magani zyrtarizohet në drejtimin e stolit bardheblu: Mbijetojmë, s’i trembem fundit|trans-title=Magani confirmed on the charge of white&blue bench: We survive, we aren't afraid of the bottom|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Adela Merko|date=2 December 2013|access-date=28 December 2017}}

On 6 February 2014. Magani first match as Tirana manager was a goalless draw at Kastrioti Krujë.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-shperdoron-edhe-ne-kruje-magani-me-bindi-loja-kam-rezerva-per-gjykimin/|title=Tirana shpërdoron edhe në Krujë. Magani: Më bindi loja, por kam rezerva për gjykimin|trans-title=Tirana wastes even in Krujë. Magani: The game convinced me, but I have critics for judgment|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Murat Aruçi|date=1 February 2014|access-date=1 October 2014}} The second match in charge brought Mangani his first success as Tirana won the derby against Partizani Tirana.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/?p=29666|title=Tirana fiton derbin, mjafton Gilberto|trans-title=Tirana wins the derby, Gilberto is enough|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=sq|date=7 February 2014|access-date=8 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208011508/http://sportekspres.com/?p=29666|archive-date=8 February 2014}} With Magani's tactic and signing of January, Tirana became a more solid side, recording wins against Bylis Ballsh, Besa Kavajë, which removed them from the last position in league.

They started March on 2nd with a 1–1 draw versus Flamurtari at Vlorë,{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tirana-merr-nje-pike-mes-tensionit-ne-vlore-jo-vetem-debate-grushte-ne-fushe-dhe-tunel/|title=Tirana merr një pikë mes tensionit në Vlorë. Jo vetëm debate, grushte në fushë dhe tunel|trans-title=Tirana takes a point between tension in Vlorë. Not only debates, but also punches on the field and tunnel|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Murat Aruçi|date=3 March 2014|access-date=1 October 2014}} which was followed by a 3–1 home versus Kukësi six days later.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/super-tirana-thyen-kukesin-heroi-gilberto-i-lumtur-ne-tirane-por-vlora-me-trembi/|title=Super-Tirana likujdon dhe Kukësin. "Heroi" Gilberto: I lumtur në Tiranë, Vlora më trembi|trans-title=Super Tirana liquidates even Kukësi. The "Hero" Gilberto: Happy at Tirana, Vlora scared me|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Adela Merko|date=8 March 2014|access-date=28 December 2017}} Tirana lost the first time under Magani eight days later against the same opponent at Qemal Stafa Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/shfryhet-tirana-dopieta-e-cikalleshit-nderon-kukesin-magani-e-ndeshkuam-veten/|title="Shfryhet" Tirana, dopieta e Cikalleshit nderon Kukësin. Magani: Ndëshkuam veten|trans-title=Tirana "vented", Cikalleshi's brace honours nderon Kukësi. Magani: We punish ourselves|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Adela Merko|date=17 March 2014|access-date=28 December 2017}}

Tirana secured their top flight spot for another season on 4 May in matchday 32 following a 2–2 draw at Flamurtari Vlorë.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/barazim-ne-vlore-mbijeton-tirana-magani-ia-dolem-jam-i-gatshem-qe-te-rinovoj/|title=Barazim në Vlorë, mbijeton Tirana. Magani: Tani që ia dolëm, jam i gatshëm që të rinovoj|trans-title=A draw in Vlorë, Tirana survives. Magani: Now that we make it, i'm ready to renew|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Ermal Sika|date=4 May 2014|access-date=6 May 2014}} After the end of the match, Magani said that he was ready for a contract extension. Tirana finished the championship in 6th place with 50 points.

On 18 May 2015. He resigned after some disappointing results in the league and elimination from the cup against KF Laçi.{{Cite news|url=http://www.gazetadita.al/magani-largohet-nga-tirana-mister-destinacioni/|title=Magani largohet nga Tirana, mister destinacioni|work=Gazeta Dita|date=18 May 2015|access-date=5 October 2015}} He was temporary replaced by his assistant Ndubuisi Egbo for the final match of the league, where Tirana won 1–0 against Teuta Durrës.{{Cite news|url=http://www.gazetadita.al/egbo-perkohesisht-trajner/|title=Egbo përkohësisht trajner|work=Gazeta Dita|date=18 May 2015|access-date=5 October 2015}} With Magani's tactic and signing of January, Tirana became a more solid side

=Second term at Teuta Durrës=

On 2 June 2015, Magani signed with Teuta for the second time in his career, returning in Durrës for the first time since December 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/magani-rikthehet-ne-stolin-e-teutes-do-jemi-pretendente/|title=Magani rikthehet në stolin e Teutës: Do jemi pretendentë|trans-title=Magani returns to Teuta bench: We will be pretendents|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Leonidha Musaj|date=2 June 2015|access-date=3 June 2015}} Teuta enjoyed a good season with Magani in charge, returning in European competitions for the first time since 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/magani-largohet-nga-teuta-pritet-te-nenshkruaje-me-flamurtarin/|title=Magani prane Flamutarit, iken nga Teuta|trans-title=Magani near Flamurtari, leaves Teuta|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=sq|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=24 May 2016|access-date=25 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026165935/http://www.supersport.al/magani-largohet-nga-teuta-pritet-te-nenshkruaje-me-flamurtarin/|archive-date=26 October 2016}} On 24 May 2016, Magani resigned from the club by mutual consent.

=Second spell at Flamurtari Vlorë=

On 25 May 2016. Magani was appointed new manager of Flamurtari Vlorë by penning a three-year contract, returning in Vlorë for the first time since 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/magani-e-nis-nga-e-para-te-flamurtari/|title=Magani e nis nga e para te Flamurtari|trans-title=Magani starts from the beginning at Flamurtari|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=sq|author=Rinald Bregasi|date=25 May 2016|access-date=25 May 2016|archive-date=30 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530135023/http://www.supersport.al/magani-e-nis-nga-e-para-te-flamurtari/|url-status=dead}} His second spell with Flamurtari didn't go as expected, as the team won only one league match in the first seven weeks. Problems outside the field had its impact on the team during Magani's tenure in the club.{{cite news|url=http://infoalbania.al/sinan-idrizi-e-pranon-flamurtari-ka-probleme-por-ti-kalojme/|title=Sinan Idrizi e pranon: "Flamurtari ka probleme por do ti kalojme"|trans-title=Sinan Idrizi accepts: "Flamurtari has problems but we will pass them"|publisher=Info Albania|language=sq|date=19 October 2016|access-date=19 October 2016|archive-date=28 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828005449/http://infoalbania.al/sinan-idrizi-e-pranon-flamurtari-ka-probleme-por-ti-kalojme/|url-status=dead}}

On 17 October, following the 4–0 away loss to Partizani Tirana in the matchday 7, Magani resigned from his post.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/17/albania/super-league/kf-partizani-tirana/ks-flamurtari-vlore/2342606/?ICID=PL_MS_09|title=Partizani Tirana vs. Flamurtari Vlorë 4 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=17 October 2016|access-date=17 October 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/flamurtari-magani-jep-doreheqjen-pas-humbjes-me-partizanin/|title=Flamurtari, Magani jep dorëheqjen pas humbjes me Partizanin|trans-title=Magani resigns following the loss to Partizani|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=17 October 2016|access-date=17 October 2016}} His request was initially denied by club administrator Sinan Idrizi who stated that he was going to talk with him to reconsider his decision.{{cite news|url=http://tvklan.al/idrizi-do-te-bisedoj-me-maganin/|title=Idrizi: Do të bisedoj me Maganin|trans-title=Idrizi: I'll talk with Magani|publisher=TV Klan|language=sq|date=19 October 2016|access-date=19 October 2016}}

Magani was not with the team for the next league match against Laçi,{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/flamurtari-ne-lac-pa-maganin-trajneri-tregon-arsyet/|title=Flamurtari në Laç pa Maganin, trajneri tregon arsyet|trans-title=Flamurtari in Laç without Magani, the coach explains whu|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|author=Ermal Sika|date=22 October 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}} and his resign was confirmed on 25 October.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/tani-eshte-zyrtare-gugash-magani-largohet-nga-flamurtari/|title=Tani është zyrtare: Gugash Magani largohet nga Flamurtari|trans-title=Now its official: Gugash Magani flee from Flamurtari|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=25 October 2016|access-date=25 October 2016}}

=Third term at Teuta Durrës=

On the same day on 25 October, Magani returned to Teuta Durrës for a third spell with the club.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/zyrtare-gugash-magani-eshte-trajneri-ri-teutes/|title=Zyrtare: Gugash Magani është trajneri i ri i Teutës|trans-title=Official: Gugash Magani is the new manager of Teuta|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=sq|date=25 October 2016|access-date=25 October 2016}}

Personal life

His sons Artur Magani and Endrien Magani are both professional footballers, Artur currently play for Ballkani and Endrien plays for Lushnja.

He also has a cousin by the name of Everest Magani currently playing for SuperSport United academy

Managerial record

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
rowspan="2"\| Team !rowspan="2"\| From !rowspan="2"\| To !colspan="5"\| Record
{{Tooltip\|G\|Games managed}} !{{Tooltip\|W\|Games won}} !{{Tooltip\|D\|Games drawn}} !{{Tooltip\|L\|Games lost}} !{{Tooltip\|Win %\|Winning percentage}}
Flamurtari Vlorë \|21 September 2009 \|24 July 2011 {{WDL\|66\|35\|11\|20}}
Besa Kavajë \|25 July 2011 \|30 June 2012 {{WDL\|39\|21\|4\|14}}
Shkumbini Peqin \|1 July 2012 \|2 November 2012 {{WDL\|14\|3\|4\|7}}
Teuta Durrës \|28 January 2013 \|16 November 2013 {{WDL\|31\|15\|8\|8}}
Tirana \|1 December 2013 \|17 May 2015 {{WDL\|68\|36\|19\|13}}
Teuta Durrës \|1 June 2015 \|24 May 2016 {{WDL\|34\|19\|5\|10}}
Flamurtari Vlorë \|30 May 2016 \|25 October 2016 {{WDL\|9\|2\|2\|5}}
Teuta Durrës \|27 October 2016 \|26 December 2017 {{WDL\|49\|15\|11\|23}}
Trepça'89 \|29 December 2017 \|present {{WDL\|0\|0\|0\|0}}
colspan="3"\| Total {{WDLtot\|310\|146\|64\|100}}

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rowspan="2"| Team

!rowspan="2"| From

!rowspan="2"| To

!colspan="5"| Record

!{{Tooltip|W|Games won}}

!{{Tooltip|D|Games drawn}}

!{{Tooltip|L|Games lost}}

!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}

Flamurtari Vlorë

|21 September 2009

|24 July 2011