Gugash Magani (born 14 March 1965) is an Albanian football coach and a former player.
On 6 February 2014. Magani first match as Tirana manager was a goalless draw at KS Kastrioti. The second match in charge brought Mangani his first success as Tirana won the derby against Partizani Tirana. 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, which was followed by a 3–1 home versus Kukësi six days later. Tirana lost the first time under Magani eight days later against the same opponent at Qemal Stafa Stadium.
Tirana secured their top flight spot for another season on 4 May in matchday 32 following a 2–2 draw at Flamurtari Vlorë. 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. He was temporary replaced by his assistant Ndubuisi Egbo for the final match of the league, where Tirana won 1–0 against Teuta Durrës. With Magani's tactic and signing of January, Tirana became a more solid side
On 17 October, following the 4–0 away loss to Partizani Tirana in the matchday 7, Magani resigned from his post. His request was initially denied by club administrator Sinan Idrizi who stated that he was going to talk with him to reconsider his decision.
Magani was not with the team for the next league match against Laçi, and his resign was confirmed on 25 October.
Flamurtari Vlorë | 21 September 2009 | 24 July 2011 |
Besa Kavajë | 25 July 2011 | 30 June 2012 |
Shkumbini Peqin | 1 July 2012 | 2 November 2012 |
Teuta Durrës | 28 January 2013 | 16 November 2013 |
KF Tirana | 1 December 2013 | 17 May 2015 |
Teuta Durrës | 1 June 2015 | 24 May 2016 |
Flamurtari Vlorë | 30 May 2016 | 25 October 2016 |
Teuta Durrës | 27 October 2016 | 26 December 2017 |
Trepça'89 | 29 December 2017 | present |
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