Pitso Mosimane leaves Sundowns ‘for international team’
South Africa’s most successful coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his departure from PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mosimane confirmed that he could be leaving the treble winners for an international team - rumoured to be Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
Mosimane secured a historic domestic treble for Sundowns in 2019/20 season and is the most decorated coach in local football with 11 trophies in eight years at the Pretoria-based club.
"Mamelodi Sundowns has been my family for almost eight years,” Mosimane said.
“The President Dr Patrice Motsepe has been like a father to me. He has been a mentor, a friend, a supporter and a confidante. I could never quit him or Mamelodi Sundowns. I am only going away to carry the spirit of the Yellow Nation with me.”
Mosimane said Motsepe, who will now have to find a new coach before the start of the season on October 17, has given him his blessing.
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"From the deepest of my heart, I am so grateful that the President has blessed my move. I did not expect less from a man who has been so good and generous to me. He is the kind of leader any family, company, team and indeed any country needs. I have been privileged to drink from his well of wisdom.
"I leave this family knowing that our bond is unbreakable and hoping that with the passage of time, our paths would come together again. This is not a divorce. We shall remain bonded forever.
"After winning five league titles with Mamelodi Sundowns – the 10th for the club – how can a man ever find it easy to say goodbye to his home? How can I say goodbye to the family, the board, the supporters and the fans?
"My success is his success. Without him, I would not have achieved half of what I have. I leave this family knowing that our bond is unbreakable and hoping that with the passage of time, our paths would come together again. This is not a divorce. We shall remain bonded forever."
