South Africa’s President congratulates Mosimane on joining Al Ahly

CAIRO-3 August 2020: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that the appointment of Pitso Mosimane as Al Ahly’s first team new coach is a demonstration of African unity and capability.

The South African became the first African non-Egyptian coach to coach the African Club of the Century.

“Pitso Mosimane will be missed as a force in South African football but his appointment by our continent’s flagship club strengthens the bonds of friendship between our two countries.” South Africa’s President said.

Mosimane succeeded Swiss head coach, Rene Weiler, who coached the team this season and led them to win the Egyptian league title and took them to the semi-finals of CAF Champions League and the quarter finals of the Egyptian Cup.

The statement added “It is also a recognition of the talent and capability that resides within our own continent. I wish Pitso and his team well as they fly our flag and the flag of continental football with a club in whose success all Africans take pride.”

Mosimane is one of the best coaches in the continent and he has much experience in CAF champions League, having led his former club Mamelodi Sundowns to win the CAF Champions League title in 2016.

Al Ahly fans aim that the South African manager can lead the team to achieve the most prestigious title in the continent for the 9th time in the club’s history.