Mosimane justifies Middle East coaching decision, rules out applying for jobs

Pitso Mosimane signing his Al Wahda FC contract. (Mosimane Twitter).

FOOTBALL Mosimane justifies Middle East coaching decision, rules out applying for jobs

Peter Tabu • 14:34 - 19.06.2023

The 58-year-old, who recently left his role at newly promoted Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli to become the new head coach of United Arab Emirates Pro League side Al Wahada says he has always wanted to coach in the Gulf.

Africa's most revered coach Pitso Mosimane never minces his words as he always says it the way it is.

The 58-year-old, who recently left his role at newly promoted Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli to become the new head coach of United Arab Emirates Pro League side Al Wahada says he has always wanted to coach in the Gulf.

"I have always wanted to be in the gulf," Mosimane noted at the launch of his Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools project before adding.

"And the best way is to take on the big teams that are struggling and put your footprint, and I have done that."

"So, if you win, somebody will come for you. The Middle East and the Gulf are huge; it's about nine countries; you want to tell me we can't coach a team there, we shall, but it must be the right project."

'Jingles' also opened up on taking up the Kaizer Chiefs job, which he has been linked to severally since he left Saudi Arabia.

"We will coach anywhere where the project is right and good, Mosimane highlighted before adding.

"But we are not in a position to send the application forms; no, we don't send them; if they want you, they come for you. I take calls from anyone; I am a professional coach."

The tough-talking South African tactician, who has previously coached at Supersport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly and Al Ahli Saudi, will now take up a fifth club in his coaching career.

Mosimane will be tasked with trying to help Al Wahada win the United Arab Emirates Pro League title for the first time since the 2009/10 season.

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