If there is a coach who continues to fly the flag high for South African coaches, it has to be none other than Pitso Mosimane.
One can only marvel at what Mosimane has achieved as a coach, from his days at SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly SC, and his current club, Al Ahli Saudi, whom he managed to lead back to the Saudi Pro League with four matches to spare.
But just after pulling off another great feat, the rumour mill says Al Ahli will not renew Mosimane's contract, and he could be on his way out.
If the rumours are true, it will be an absolute shock, considering the good work Mosimane has done with the club, but shocks are what we have come to expect in the world of football.
But again, if Mosimane does exit Al Ahli, it will paint a clear picture of what these so called 'big clubs' think of African coaches, which is a sensitive but glaring contrast to how European coaches are handled.
It happened to Mosimane with Al Ahly SC, it won't be much of a surprise if it happens again at Al Ahli Saudi, it is what it is.
Mosimane's agent, Moira Tlhagane, hasn't confirmed the rumours, but did say they are busy cooking some stuff, a surprise she doesn't want to spoil, which leaves the writing very clear on the wall for all who can read.
"I think South Africa knows that normally we wake up and then there is an action, so let’s not spoil the surprise. Let’s leave it at that, we’re still cooking some stuff," Tlhagale told Thabiso Mosia, as quoted by iDiski Times. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/featured/pitso-linked-with-shock-al-ahli-exit/
"Where ever. [The] Mission has been accomplished but where to from here?
"Let’s just leave it [at that], we’ll announce."
Whatever happens will happen, but the truth is, based on his achievements, Mosimane is one coach who doesn't deserve a 'journey person' tag around his neck, he deserves more respect than he is afforded.
