Pitso Mosimane is widely recognised as the greatest coach in South Africa's history and one of the finest in Africa, owing to his illustrious career.
Jomo Sono, a prominent figure in South African football, once noted that Mosimane demonstrated the potential to become an exceptional coach during his playing days.
Which clubs did Mosimane play for?
His professional footballing career began at Jomo Cosmos before joining Mamelodi Sundowns and later Orlando Pirates.
Seeking new challenges, he moved to Greece, where he spent six seasons with Ionikos Nikeas.
He continued his European adventure in Belgium with FC Rita Berlaar before concluding his career at Al-Sadd SC in Qatar.
Coaching career & honours
Mosimane honed his coaching skills at his former club, FC Rita Berlaar, where he managed the junior teams prior to returning to South Africa to coach in Sundowns development.
He got his breakthrough at SuperSport United, where he won the SAA Supa8 and Absa Cup. He then went on to serve as an assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira at Bafana Bafana.
Mosimane was part of South Africa's technical staff during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.
Following his appointment as head coach of Bafana Bafana, his time in charge was brief, resulting in six wins, seven draws, and three losses across 16 matches.
Nevertheless, his true capabilities were fully realised at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he transformed the club into a dominant force in African football.
His success continued with Al Ahly in Egypt and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia after his departure from Sundowns. Mosimane's impressive collection of trophies is a testament to his brilliance: three CAF Champions League titles, three CAF Super Cups, one Egyptian Premier League title, one Saudi Arabian Yelo League title, four South African league titles, two Nedbank Cups, two Telkom Knockouts (now known as the Carling Knockout Cup), the SAA Supa8, the ABSA Cup, and one Egyptian Cup.
He also spearheaded UAE side Al Wahda and Abha Club (Saudi Arabia) before becoming a free agent.
Mosimane also had a spell with Iranian professional football club Esteghlal FC where he spent less than four months at the club before he departed due to unpaid salaries.
Representing Pitso Mosimane, MT Sports Marketing & Management announced a decision, effective immediately, following unsuccessful attempts to resolve a payment dispute with Esteghlal FC.
They outlined their efforts to engage with the club, including discussions with the former CEO last year and a formal default notice sent on January 1, 2025, but the club has failed to settle the outstanding payments.
He guided the side in 14 matches, winning three, losing four and drawing seven.
Pitso Mosimane at Kaizer Chiefs
Chiefs have frequently been linked with Mosimane during periods when they didn’t have a head coach, given his reputation for revitalising sleeping giants.
Prior to the appointment of Nasreddine Nabi at the start of this season, Mosimane was reportedly included in the list of potential candidates. However, when questioned by the media, he stated that the Soweto giants had not reached out to him regarding the position.
“I have not heard anything from the [MT Sports] office, but also, I don’t want to come across as if I am throwing the club under the bus,” Mosimane said as quoted by Sowetan.
“Taking any job requires a lot of details, like what are [Chiefs] trying to achieve? How are they going to turn things around? What sort of investment will be made and for how long?”
Pitso Mosimane current team & news
Right now, the Kagiso-born coach remains unattached having departed Abha Club at the end of the last season.
He has been linked with an unnamed club in Iran which is also hoping he could turn things around with the club having struggled for quite some time. You can use the promo code for Hollywoodbets today to get a bonus to wager on his next team.
How old is Pitso Mosimane
Mosimane was born on the 26th of July 1964 in Kagiso, Gauteng, meaning he’s 60 years old as of 2024.
Mosimane wife and children
He is married to Moira Tlhagale Mosimane and they have been together for close to 30 years now.
They have one daughter Lelentle and two sons – Kopano and Realegile Mosimane.
Net worth
According to the multiple reports, Mosimane has a net worth of beyond R 94 000 000 as of 2024.
