In a surprise move, South African-born football coach Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the new head coach of Al-Ahli Saudi.
Mosimane confirmed the news on his Twitter account after the Saudi Arabian second tier side made the announcement on Sunday.
With Mosimane’s rich resume following a stint at Egyptian giants Al Ahly, where he won trophies, expectations are high from Al-Ahli Saudi fans that the team’s performance will improve following their relegation, for the first time in history, last season.
“Let’s awaken the sleeping giant and [bring] the people back to fill the stadium. Very big task but exciting too,” tweeted Mosimane.
“I am very excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to meet my new team Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club. Shukran to the chairman, CEO, board, players, & supporters for trusting us with this mission. We will do our best, recreate history & make the green nation happy.”
Making up Mosimane’s technical team at Al-Ahli Saudi will be Kabelo Rangoaga, the club’s fitness trainer, and performance analyst Musi Matlaba. Rangoaga and Matlaba previously worked with Mosimane at Mamelodi Sundowns.
بيتسو موسيماني مدربًا للفريق الاول لكرة القدم بالنادي الاهلي 🤍💚
Welcome Bitso Mosimane pic.twitter.com/NpEf668V7c
— النادي الأهلي السعودي (@ALAHLI_FC) September 25, 2022
Together we shall, Enshalla.🤲🏾❤️🙏🏾 https://t.co/qXLgNWj3fd
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) September 25, 2022
Contract Details Revealed
Pitso Mosimane has signed a two year deal with Al Ahli
Mosimane will work with Psychical conditioner Kabelo and match performance analysts Musi and Kyle at the four time South Arabian Champions. pic.twitter.com/vdmXK7gAqm
— Marcelo Ivan Allende Bravo (@maetsebane) September 25, 2022
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