Downs part ways with coach Pitso as he heads for Egypt
The 56-year-old mentor leaves the Pretoria club having led them to 11 trophies in eight years.
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the departure of long-serving coach Pitso Mosimane.
The 56-year-old mentor leaves the Pretoria club having led them to 11 trophies in eight years.
On his Twitter account, Mosimane confirmed the earlier reports that the had left Downs.
“It is with a sense of pain and sadness that I announce my departure from Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. I have accepted an offer to join an international team,” Jingles said in a statement.
Club president Dr Patrice Motsepe approved and supported the departure Mosimane’s departure.
“Pitso Mosimane and his agent Moira Tlhagale, who is also his wife, came to brief me on the discussions between Pitso and a top Egyptian club. Sundowns has been aware of the ongoing discussions between Pitso Mosimane and the Egyptian club and with other North African clubs.
“I have on several occasions over the past few years expressed my support for Pitso Mosimane leaving Sundowns to coach in North Africa or Europe or Bafana Bafana,” Motsepe said in a statement.
Warming up for October like.👀😉#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/PPCh5sDJe5
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) September 30, 2020
He said that he did received a “warm and emotional” note from Mosimane.
“Football players and coaches have at times an uncertain and inconsistent future and must pursue new opportunities where they may grow and receive greater remuneration. Pitso has been the most successful coach in the history of Sundowns and will always be a member of the Mamelodi Sundowns family.
“I wish him, Moira and his family everything of the very best and I hope to see him coaching in Europe soon.”
Dr Patrice Motsepe approves and supports Pitso Mosimane‘s departure.
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— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) September 30, 2020
Motsepe said that the club would make announcements in due course concerning the new head coach and other changes.
“Sundowns has over the years, developed and trained very good local coaches and has a strong technical team.
“Jose Ramon Alesanco will continue in his current role as technical director and will carry on with the good work that he is doing at the academy. Sundowns will focus on preparing for the upcoming season and is ready to compete in South Africa, Africa and globally.” Motsepe said.
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) September 30, 2020
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