Mamelodi Sundowns Confirm Pitso Mosimane Departure

South Africa Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the shock departure of coach Pitso Mosimane from the club.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Sundowns president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the club has approved the departure of the coach for Egyptian Premier League giants Al Ahly.

“Pitso Mosimane and his agent Moira Tlhagale, who is also his wife, came to brief me on the discussions between Pitso Mosimane and a top Egyptian club,” reads the statement.

“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.

“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.

“I have received a warm and emotional note from Pitso and am very proud of his achievements at Mamelodi Sundowns. 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.”

Mosimane leaves Sundowns after eight years in charge, having won five league titles and the CAF Champions League title in 2016.

His departure comes as a shock as he had signed a four-year contract extension with the club only in May then postponing speculations about his future.

He will succeed Rene Weiler as their next head coach at the Red Devils- who are the most successful club in Egypt and in Africa.

Sundowns have indicated that they are going to make announcements in due course concerning the new head coach and other changes that they are introducing.