Pitso Mosimane’s new club: 5 things to know

At last, Pitso Mosimane is back to business. The former Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns coach has joined Al-Ahly Saudi FC in Saudi Arabia.

Sep 25, 2022 - 13:48
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Pitso Mosimane’s new club: 5 things to know

He’s back where he belongs. Pitso Mosimane is set to continue his legacy as Africa’s greatest ever coach. His journey is now switching to the Middle East.

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PITSO MOSIMANE JOINS NEW CLUB AL-AHLY SAUDI FC

As The South African website reported on Sunday morning, Saudi FC made the announcement to hire the record three-time CAF Champions League winner.

“Pitso Mosimane is the new manager of our first football team,” Saudi FC said via social media.

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE TEAM

  1. The club plays in division 1, which is below the Pro Saudi Arabia league
  2. Pitso’s new side was relegated to Division 1 in 20202/21
  3. Pitso is replacing the well-traveled Uruguayan coach Robert Siboldi
  4. The club, founded in 1937, enjoys a formidable pedigree of three league titles in the Pro Division
  5. Saudi FC’s stadium holds a capacity crowd of 62 000, which is the second-biggest in the league.
A casual glimpse of Pitso’s new players. Image: @ALAHLI_FCEN / Twitter

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Meanwhile, Pitso Mosimane will make his debut on Wednesday against local town rivals Jeddah, provided the government in Saudi Arabia delivers work permits faster than they do here in Mzansi.

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