BiographyPitso Mosimane
Full Name:Pitso John Hamilton Mosimane
Date of Birth:July 26, 1964
Place of Birth:Kagiso
Nationality:South African
Profession:Coaching
Marital Status:Married
Children:1 daughter and 2 sons
Pitso Mosimane Biography
Pitso Mosimane’s Personal Life and Family
Pitso Mosimane, whose full name is Pitso John Hamilton Mosimane, was born on July 26, 1964, in Kagiso. Although specific information about his parents and family is not widely published, his wife and children are known. His field of activity is football and coaching, in which he has a relatively good record.
Pitso Mosimane’s Youth
Pitso Mosimane’s Wife and Children
Mosimane married Moira Telehagale Mosimane 30 years ago, and they have one daughter named Lelentle and two sons named Kopano and Realegile Mosimane.
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Beginning of Pitso Mosimane’s Football Career
Mosimane’s professional football career started at Jomo Cosmos before joining Mamelodi Sundowns and then Orlando Pirates. After some time, seeking new challenges, he moved to Greece, where he spent six seasons with Unikos.
Mosimane enhanced his coaching skills at his former club, FC Rita Berlar, where before returning to South Africa for coaching in Sundowns’ youth development, he managed the youth teams.
He achieved success at SuperSport United, winning the SAA Supa8 and Absa Cup. He then served as an assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira in Bafana Bafana.
Pitso Mosimane’s Football Career
Mosimane was part of the technical staff for South Africa in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the group stage. After his appointment as head coach of Bafana Bafana, he had a brief tenure with six wins, seven draws, and three losses in 16 matches.
However, his true abilities were fully realized at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he turned the club into a dominant force in African football. Following his departure from Sundowns, his success continued with Al Ahly Egypt, Al Ahly Saudi Arabia, Al Wahda UAE, Abha Saudi Arabia, and Esteghlal Tehran.
Pitso Mosimane’s Achievements
Mosimane’s impressive collection of awards and honors reflects his brilliance:
- Three CAF Champions League titles
- Three CAF Super Cups
- Egyptian Premier League title
- Yelo League Champion title in Saudi Arabia
- Four South African League titles
- Two Nedbank Cups
- Two Telkom Knockout Cups
- Tenth Best Coach in the World in 2016
Pitso Mosimane’s Honors
It’s worth noting that Mosimane is one of the most decorated coaches in South African football, having won several major trophies with SuperSport United from 2001 to 2007 and Mamelodi Sundowns from 2012 to 2020.
Pitso Mosimane’s Playing Style
After his appointment as the African coach of Esteghlal, Mosimane’s playing system was questioned by fans. According to his biography, his preferred system is 2-4-4, and it is likely that he will consider his consistent playing style for the capital’s blue-clad team.
Pitso Mosimane as Head Coach
Pitso Mosimane’s Coaching Record
- SuperSport United from 2001 to 2007
- Interim Coach of the South African National Team in 2007
- Mamelodi Sundowns from 2012 to 2020
- Al Ahly Egypt from 2020 to 2022
- Al Ahly Saudi Arabia from 2022 to 2023
- Al Wahda UAE 2023
- Abha Saudi Arabia 2024
- Esteghlal Tehran October 19, 2024
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