Pitso Mosimane during the Safa Press Conference at the Safa House, Johannesburg on the 18 August 2022 South African coach Pitso Mosimane is once again at the forefront of history after winning the league title in his first season with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli Saudi. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Johannesburg – South African coach Pitso Mosimane is once again at the forefront of history after winning the league title in his first season with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli Saudi.
Al Ahli on Tuesday night edged Al-Qadisiyah thanks to a penalty from Ryad Boudebouz, moving them to 71 points, a total that can not be matched by second placed Al Hazem on 67 points with one game remaining.
‘Jingles’ had already ensured promotion to the Saudi Arabian top-flight two weeks ago and has now clinched the Yelo league trophy, his sixth career league title.
The former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach was roped in by the Saudi Arabian club in September last year with a clear mandate to awaken the sleeping giant and restore their status amongst the biggest clubs in the country.
Delivered on our mandate of promoting the team to Premier League,and tonight of winning the Championship! In any League or Competition , Country or Continent, we catch Big Fish! Nile River before and tonight in the Red Sea. 🎣. Waiting for the next Project.💪![CDATA[]]>🏿![CDATA[]]>🤲![CDATA[]]>🏽 pic.twitter.com/hguuUDTKly
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) May 23, 2023
A promise Mosimane has since delivered on after guiding the ‘Al Malaki (The royal)’ to the title, grabbing his first league crown outside South Africa in the process.
Pitso’s record with Al Ahli this season sits at 18 victories, six draws, and three losses, ensuring the club bounces back into the top flight immediately after their relegation last season.
Whilst celebrations ring out at the club, the 58-year-old’s future remains up in the air as rumours of his departure from the club gain momentum.
It is widely reported that the club’s hierarchy has been actively seeking alternatives for the upcoming season with Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri said to have already been contacted.
History for Mosimane as Al-Ahli clinch Yelo League title: Pitso Mosimane has won his first league title outside Africa as his Ah-Ahli Saudi clinched the second tier Yelo League with a 1-0 home win against Al-Qadsiah on Tuesday night. https://t.co/xmQIfNs4aP
— SA Breaking News (@SABreakingNews) May 24, 2023
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