The University of Johannesburg has officially bestowed the most decorated South African coach, Pitso Mosimane, with an honorary doctorate on Wednesday.
The former Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly’s mentor will now be officially addressed as Dr Pitso Mosimane.
Occasion graced by African football giants
African football great Florent Ibenge, Kalusha Bwalya, and Senegal coach Aliou Cisse were present to support and witness yet another achievement by Mosimane.
The South African Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan, Orlando Pirates great Jomo Sono were also present. With former football administrator Molefi Oliphant and UJ’s academic leadership, they led the way to the stage ahead of the ceremony.
Like the array of other graduates, Mosimane, the man of the moment, was also capped. They were capped by UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi.
Exceptional contributions to the sport
“This honour recognises his exceptional contributions to the sport. And his commitment to excellence and innovation,” UJ said in a statement.
“His leadership and achievements have paved the way for other African coaches and elevated the status of African football on the global stage.”
Mosimane began his coaching career in 1995, coaching SuperSport United and Sundowns. Also Bafana Bafana, Egyptian giants Al Ahly, Al Ahli, and recently Al Wahda in the Middle East.
Conquered Africa
He won Sundowns their first-ever Caf Champions League and the Caf Super Cup.
Jingles, as Mosimane is fondly known in the football fraternity, went on to conquer Africa. This he did by winning two more Champions League titles with Al Ahly. And he guided them to consecutive Fifa Club World Cups, where they finished third.
The 60-year-old then founded the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools (PMSS) last year. The school is dedicated to developing young soccer talent across Africa.
