Duncan Lechesa

Duncan Thaane Lechesa (born 26 July 1976) is a retired South African football player who as of December 2023 is the head coach of the National First Division team Venda F.C. Born in Bloemfontein, Free State, Lechesa began playing football with Bloemfontein Celtic's youth sides before signing with National First Division club Bloemfontein Young Tigers. He started 24 league matches during his final season with Stars, winning the club's Player of the Season award.

After he retired from playing, Lechesa became a football coach. He was appointed manager of Carara Kicks in 2010. Lechesa joined Polokwane City in January 2013, and led them to promotion to the Premier Soccer League within six months. He parted ways with Polokwane City on 16 September 2013 after the club had lost their opening 4 games of the 2013–14 Premier Soccer League season. Lechesa was appointed the head coach of F.C. Cape Town on 22 October 2013, but resigned in March 2014