Pitso Mosimane (born 26 July 1964) is an ex-football player and a professional South African football coach.
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Pitso Mosimane Biography
Pitso John Hamilton Mosimane was born on the 26th of July, 1964 in Kagiso, Gauteng, South Africa. Little is known about his childhood days.
Career (Professional Football Player)
His football career started with a Soweto amateur football team called Rockville Hungry Lions before Mosimane joined Jomo Cosmos to begin his senior career. His stint at Jomo Cosmos saw Mosimane having 27 appearances and 7 goals.
Throughout his career as a football player, Pitso played the Midfielder position.
Between 1993 to 1994, he played for the South African National football team, Bafana Bafana where he made 4 appearances and scored just 1 goal.
He retired in 1996 with Al Sadd SC, a Qatari-based football club.
Football Player (Career) Stats
| Years Played For | Team |
|---|---|
| N/A | Rockville Hungry Lions |
| 1982 – 1984 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 1985 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 1986 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 1987 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 1988 | Jomo Cosmos |
| 1989 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1989 – 1995 | Ionikos |
| 1995 | KFC Rita Berlaar |
| 1996 | Al Sadd |
Career (Professional Football Manager)
After his successful career as a professional football player, Pitso Mosimane ventured into coaching as it is common with football players who wish to still be close to the game they love so much. He started with the Belgian U-11 side of KFC Rita Berlaar as an assistant coach. Mosimane later returned to SA, to coach the Mamelodi Sundowns reserves.
He later had a stint with Supersport United and then also severed as the caretaker coach of the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana for seven (7) games in 2007.
In September 2020, he became the head coach of Al Ahly and thus, one of the highest-paid South African coaches in the world. As of March 2022, he is still the head coach of the Egyptian football club.
Football Manager (Career) Stats
| Years Coached | Team |
|---|---|
| Supersport United | 2001 - 2007 |
| South African Men National Team (Bafana Bafana) | 2010 - 2012 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2012 - 2020 |
| Al Ahly SC | 2020 - Present |
Profile
| Real Name | Pitso Mosimane |
| Date of Birth | 26th of July, 1964 |
| Place of Birth | South Africa |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Moira Mosimane |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Football Manager/Coach |
| Nationality/Nationalities | South African |
| Net Worth in USD | $1.8 million |
| Net Worth in Rands | R28 million |
Pitso Mosimane Age
As of 2022, he is 58 years of age.
Pitso Mosimane Salary
As one of the highest-paid South African coaches, Mosimane earns R2.3 million per month which is puts him in the ranks of his colleagues in Europe.
Pitso Mosimane Wife and Children
He is married to Moria Mosimane and they are both blessed with three children. They are two sons and a daughter. The eldest son is Kopano Mosimane who is followed by Lelentle Mosimane, a graduate University of Witwatersrand (International Relations and Media Studies) and the only daughter in the family. Reatlegile Mosimane is the youngest son in the Mosimane family.
Pitso Mosimane Al Ahly
On the 3oth of September 2020, Mosimane was appointed as the head coach of Al Ahly SC, an Egyptian football club that plays in the Egyptian Premier League. In terms of success, the club is the most successful club in the world of football.
On the 9th of March, 2020 it was announced that Mosimane signed a two-year extension deal with Al Ahly.
Pitso Mosimane Social Media
You can connect with the football manager via his social media accounts below.
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This is just the beginning,together we shall achieve a lot.Thanks for all the love and support. In good and difficult times.What are the characteristics of the Eagles?
❤️💪🏿🦅🤝 https://t.co/XCdvSwIyBz— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) March 6, 2022
Pitso Mosimane Net Worth
As of 2022, he is worth R28 million.
