Al Ahly of Cairo: The truths of Pitso Mosimane
Pitso Mosimane is no longer the coach of Al Ahly Cairo. The South African technician bade farewell to the supporters after almost two years of good and loyal service. After his decision, he wanted to clarify things and put an end to the rumors.
The former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns spoke about the reasons for his departure, in an interview with the official website of the Cairo club. « At the beginning, I would like to thank Mahmoud El-Khatib, the club president, for his confidence in me and for bringing me here as a coach, a decision that many did not like, but he believed in me,” he said.
“It was a great opportunity for me to coach this great team. Al Ahly are the biggest team in Africa and it was an honor for me to coach such a great club. Few managers have the chance to coach Al Ahly. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work here. Yes, I will leave the team, but I want everyone to know that this club means a lot to me,” he added.
“No one forced me to leave”
Asked about Pitso Mosimane is no longer the coach of Al Ahly Cairo. The South African technician bade farewell to the supporters after almost two years of good and loyal service. After his decision, he wanted to clarify things and put an end to the rumours. Behind the scenes of the termination of his contract, the 57-year-old technician shared his truths. “I would like to make it clear that I am on good terms with the board and management of the club. Nobody forced me to leave. We have to understand that everything has an end and that is what happened. I have great memories and special times here,” he revealed.
“El-Khatib understands football well. He’s not just a club president. He played football here at this great club. He understands the pressure on everyone here, even on himself. Once we were at the airport and the fans were cheering, it was great to have everyone’s support here, but now I’m like, this trip has come to an end. »
“I am happy to have contributed to the success of this club over the past twenty months, and I am sure that the next manager will help the team reach greater heights,” he concluded.
It should be remembered that Pitso Mosimane, who came to in October 2020, decided to drop the apron on Monday June 13, 2022, for reasons not mentioned. He starts from the head of the Cairo club with 6 trophies, including two CAF Champions Leagues, in less than two years.
