Al Ahli Saudi head coach Pitso Mosimane has opened up about missing out on the Coach of the Season award after guiding the team to automatic promotion.
Mosimane and his charges were crowned champions in the second-tier league to gain promotion to the Saudi Pro League.
The ex-Bafana Bafana tactician wrapped up the league title with four games remaining in the season.
Despite helping Al Ahli return to the Saudi Arabia first division, Mosimane admitted to not getting paid since January 2023.
Meanwhile, Mosimane managed to win Coach of the Month award twice since taking over the coaching reigns last year.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor was beaten to the Coach of the Season award by Filipe Gouveia of Al Hazem, who finished second on the league table.
Mosimane who was a hot favourite to win the accolade after helping his side gain promotion to the top league has reacted to missing out on Coach of the Season award.
PITSO MOSIMANE ON MISSING OUT ON THE COACH OF THE SEASON AWARD
“Winning promotion way before all the teams and winning league is very important for me,” Mosimane said.
“I value the team than individual achievements, I was recognised for being Coach of the Month two times.
“God says, be happy with what I give you, don’t envy neighbours. Avoid greediness, we shall share and I love all my children.
Furthermore, Mosimane’s future with Al Ahli remains a subject of speculation. His club is reportedly looking to get a new coach to take over the coaching reigns in the new season.
With Mosimane awaiting a decision on his future at Al Ahli, it remains to be seen if he’ll be retained for the next season.
Additionally, Kaizer Chiefs fans have been calling on the club to rope in Mosimane for the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season.
And most recently in a radio interview, Mosimane insinuated that he is keen on taking over the Amakhosi project.
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