SA coach Pitso Mosimane has spoken for the first time after parting ways with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli.
In his eight months with Al Ahli, Mosimane helped the side to gain promotion the Saudi Pro League.
To put a cherry on top, the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly mentor won the championship title with Al Ahli in the second-tier league.
With all the success Mosimane had with the side, the two parties decided to go their separate ways despite Mosimane fulfilling the mandate to gain promotion.
According to reports, Mosimane and his staff were allegedly not paid their salaries for months. It was said that the Al Ahli last paid the ex-SuperSport United coach in January.
As a result, Mosimane decided to terminate his contract with the club.
PITSO MOSIMANE’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“As we end our relationship with Al Ahli Saudi and look forward to new opportunities, I would like to express my utmost satisfaction for having achieved the difficult task of promoting the team back to the Saudi Pro League,” read Mosimane’s statement.
“Within 8 months, we not only secured the promotion but also claimed the championship title in the 1st Division League.
“We would have never achieved this feat without players who continuously played their hearts out. The technical team and staff that supported me and the players throughout.”
PITSO MOSIMANE THANKS AL AHLI FANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Mosimane went on to thank Al Ahli’s fans for their undying love throughout his stay at the club.
“And finally, thank you for the undying support from the Al Ahli supporters. Your presence in the stands at home and away games was the best motivator.
“I wish the team continuous success in its future endeavours,” he added.
As things stand, it is not clear where the highly-rated coach might be heading next.
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