How Dr Irvin Khoza predicted Pitso Mosimane’s future
PSL and Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has revealed how he predicted the future of the evergreen tactician Pitso Mosimane.
Dr Irvin Khoza spoke glowingly about Pitso Mosimane after officially opening a multipurpose sports facility at Lofentse Girls High School in Soweto most recently.
The facility was named after the renowned coach and Nedbank Cup ambassador, Pitso Mosimane. And the PSL chairman Dr Khoza, took the opportunity to reveal how Mosimane’s dedication made him a cut above the rest.
WHAT DR IRVIN KHOZA SAID ABOUT MOSIMANE
“That’s why in our comment about Pitso [Mosimane], we had to make these kids understand that you don’t just get things,” said Dr Khoza.
“You earn them, and Pitso, in his eyes, he showed determination. Imagine a guy from South Africa attending a game in Sudan.
“He went into a taxi to Algeria, in a taxi, he doesn’t speak or understand the language. He is not sure what is going to happen with him.
“But he went, there to go and spy. His success today is not because of anything. But it’s his commitment and determination. It’s important for Pitso to motivate these kids who think it easy, being on Instagram and Facebook,” he said.
WHEN THE PSL CHAIRMAN PREDICTED MOSIMANE’S FUTURE
Dr Khoza revealed that he predicted Mosimane’s impressive rise in Africa after the 2019/20 PSL season.
In that season, the former Mamelodi Sundowns gaffer won the 2019/20 PSL Coach of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
That was after masterminding Sundowns’ domestic treble, which included the Telkom Knockout, Nedbank Cup and league title.
And after collecting the coveted awards, Mosimane left Masandawana to join Egyptian giants, Al Ahly.
In Egypt, he guided Al Ahly to two CAF Champions League titles and two CAF Super Cups. In addition, they twice earned bronze at the FIFA Club World Cup.
And Dr Khoza added: “There is more effort that is required, especially that we are competing globally. Pitso had no boundaries. He never undermined himself.
“In fact, in the awards, when I said to you why this boy is going to surprise Africa, not before it happened.
“It’s important for me to repeat it so that the school children see that he didn’t get these things by mistake or contact. He worked very hard, so work ethic is important,” Dr Khoza said.
Pitso is the current head coach at United Arab Emirates Pro League club Al Wahda after leaving Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli.
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