Pitso Mosimane Biography
Pitso Mosimane is an accomplished South African football coach and former player who is the current coach of Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League. Pitso is one of the longest-serving and most refurbished managers in all of South African football, having won various major cups with SuperSport United between 2001 – 2007 and Mamelodi Sundowns between 2012 – 2020.
Pitso Mosimane Age
Pitso is 57 years old as of 2021, he was born Pitso John Mugabe Hamilton Mosimane on July 26, 1964, in Richards Bay, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on July 26, every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Pitso Mosimane Height
Pitso stands at a height of 7 feet 6 inches. However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Pitso Mosimane Weight
Pitso Weighs 58 kilograms (112 Ibs) in 2021. Known for his football skills, Pitso has brown eyes and his hair color is black(mostly bald).
Pitso Mosimane Family
Pitso Mosimane Parents and Siblings
Pitso was born and raised by his parents in Richards Bay, South Africa. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Pitso’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Pitso Mosimane Wife
Pitso is happily married to his beautiful and lovely wife Moira Mosimane. However, he likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating/married life is not available. Nonetheless, further information regarding his family in detail is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.
Pitso Mosimane Children
Pitso and his spouse Moira Mosimane are both proud parents of two adorable children, Lelentle Mosimane and Kopano Mosimane. He has done a very good job of maintaining his personal and professional life. Pitso is a good husband and also a loving father. Till now no rumors about their divorce have emerged.
Pitso Mosimane Net Worth
Pitso has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Football Coach. Through his various sources of income, Pitso has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Pitso Mosimane Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Pitso.
Pitso Mosimane Wikipedia
- Full Names: Pitso John Mugabe Hamilton Mosimane.
- Popular As: Pitso Mosimane.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Football Coach.
- Nationality: South African.
- Race / Ethnicity: Black/African.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Pitso Mosimane Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 57 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Leo.
- Date of Birth: July 26, 1964.
- Place of Birth: Richards Bay, South Africa.
- Birthday: July 26.
Pitso Mosimane Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 7 feet 6 inches.
- Weight: 58 kilograms (112 Ibs) in 2021.
- Eye Color: Brown.
- Hair Color: Black(Mostly Bald).
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Pitso Mosimane Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Pending Update.
- Mother: Pending Update.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Moira Mosimane.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
- Children: Two.
Pitso Mosimane Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million dollars as of 2021.
- Salary: Pending Update.
- Source of Income: Career as a Football Coach.
Pitso Mosimane House and Cars
- Place of living: Pending Update.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.
Pitso Mosimane Club Career
Pitso began his senior profession at Jomo Cosmos, then he played for Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, before joining Greek club Ionikos to play under manager Nikos Alefantos. He later joined Belgian team KFC Rita Berlaar, Al Ahly FC in Egypt, and Qatari club Al Sadd.
Pitso Mosimane Coaching Career
Pitso was an assistant manager to the under-11 players during his tenure with the Belgian club KFC Rita Berlaar, then he came back to South Africa to manage Mamelodi Sundowns reserves.
Pitso joined Supersport United as an assistant manager to Bruce Grobbelaar, then he became the head coach from 2001 till 2007, where he completed second in 2001 – 02 and 2002 – 03 in the Premier Soccer League.
Pitso worked as the caretaker manager of the South African national team, known as Bafana Bafana, for seven games in 2007, prior to the selection of Carlos Alberto Parreira as head coach of the national team, whom Pitso worked as an assistant manager under during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Pitso also worked as an assistant to Joel Santana during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Parreira’s replacement and later predecessor. On 15 July 2010, Pitso was selected as the new head manager of South Africa and was handed a four-year contract.
Pitso won his first game in charge in a 1 – 0 win over World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana. South Africa failed to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations after Pitso falsely played for a draw in the final qualifier against Sierra Leone, when in fact a victory was required.
In 2012, Pitso became the manager of Mamelodi Sundowns. He won the 2016 CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns after beating Egypt’s Zamalek 3 – 1 on aggregate, making them the 2nd South African side to win it after Orlando Pirates in 1995. In December 2016, Pitso was listed as the 10th best manager in the world for 2016, according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.
On 5 January 2017, Pitso won the manager of the Year accolade at the 2016 Glo-CAF awards in Abuja, Nigeria after guiding Mamelodi Sundowns to league glory in 2015 – 16 and claiming the Telkom Knockout cup which meant Pitso stood alone as the only manager to have made a clean sweep of all domestic trophies in the PSL era.
On 6 April 2019, Pitso led his team Mamelodi Sundowns to a 5 – 0 win against Egyptian club Al Ahly in the 2018 – 19 CAF Champions League quarter-finals, in which he won 5 – 1 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals.
Pitso is usually regarded as the most prosperous manager in South African football history, winning five ABSA Premiership titles with Mamelodi Sundowns. In late September 2020, Pitso resigned as Mamelodi Sundowns manager. On 30 September 2020, Pitso was declared to be the head manager of Al Ahly.
On the 27th of November 2020, Pitso led Al Ahly to their 9th CAF Champions League title, after winning the 2020 final against their rivals Zamalek, and to qualify to the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup, where they ultimately ended in third place after defeating Palmeiras on penalties. He guided the Football club to win the final of the African Super Cup in Doha Qatar.
Pitso Mosimane Professional Positions
- 2010 – 2012: Head Coach of South African Bafana Bafana Soccer Team.
- 2006 – 2010: Assistant coach of South African Bafana Bafana Soccer Team.
- 2001 – 2007: Manager of SuperSport United Football Club.
- 1993 – 1994: Professional Soccer Player of South African Bafana Bafana Soccer Team.
- 1985 – 1987: Professional Soccer Player of Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.
- 1982 – 1983: Professional Soccer Player of Jomo Cosmos Football Club.
Pitso Mosimane Awards and Achievements
- 2017: Coach of the Year at the 2016 Glo-CAF awards in Abuja, Nigeria
- 2013: Absa Premiership Coach of Quarter Four.
- 2010: South African Football Association Coach of the Year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pitso Mosimane
Who is Pitso Mosimane?
Pitso Mosimane is an accomplished South African football coach and former player who is the current coach of Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League.
How old is Pitso Mosimane?
Pitso is a South African national born on July 26, 1964, in Richards Bay, South Africa.
How tall is Pitso Mosimane?
Pitso stands at a height of 7 feet 6 inches.
Is Pitso Mosimane married?
Pitso is happily married to his beautiful and lovely wife Moira Mosimane. However, he likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating/married life is not available.
How much is Pitso Mosimane worth?
Pitso has a net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
Where does Pitso Mosimane live?
Because of security reasons, Pitso has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Pitso Mosimane dead or alive?
Pitso is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Pitso Mosimane Now?
Pitso is pursuing his career as a Football Coach. He is the current coach of Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League.
Pitso Mosimane Social Media Contacts
- Facebook: Pending Update.
- Youtube: Pending Update.
- Tiktok: Pending Update.
- Website: Pending Update.
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