Mosimane hints at sabbatical leave after PSL triumph
After guiding Mamelodi Sundowns to a third Absa Premiership title in five seasons, Pitso Mosimane says he is contemplating taking time off to rest.
Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, Pitso Mosimane (Aubrey Kgakatsi /BackpagePix)
The Brazilians wrapped up the title race with a game to spare when they defeated Ajax Cape Town 3-1 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.
“We have to give credit to the players because I am not playing, I am just directing,” said Mosimane after his side outran Orlando Pirates to the championship.
When he was asked whether he foresees a long stay at Chloorkop, similar to those of outgoing Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, who is in his 22nd and final year at the London club, and former Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson who served United for 27 years.
He had this to say: “I am a little bit tired because it has been four years with no off-season.”
The former Bafana Bafana coach continued: “To be honest, I am speaking to my family and maybe take a one year sabbatical. We’ll see … it has been too much. We have been through a lot with my family.
“We are just holding it, we have been through difficult times. Being expected to win, travelling, making sure that the team qualifies for the Champions League.”
