The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician has officially begun his tenure with the Heirs of the Pharaohs, and is under no illusions regarding the scale of the task ahead. After a brief period in Libya with Al Ittihad, the South African coach has transitioned to the Egyptian Premier League to lead one of the continent's most ambitious projects.
The Cairo-based club's assistant coach Mohamed Nagy, famously known as Gedo, has shed light on the club's decision to hand the managerial reins to the South African tactician. Following his recent departure from Libyan outfit Al Ittihad Tripoli, the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss has quickly found a new home with the ambitious Egyptian club.
Days of speculation were put to bed when the Egyptian giants Pyramids FC unveiled the 39-year-old South African as their new head coach. Rumours that the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss was dissatisfied with his lot at Libyan big spenders Al Ittihad SC had been circulating for several weeks and it was no surprise when almost immediately after his departure was announced, the Cairo based club made an announcement of their own.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the summit of African football, with Pyramids FC closing in on his signature and offering a massive salary incentive for the 39-year-old and his technical staff.
The 61-year-old is once again being heavily linked with a return to international management after he emerged as a top candidate for The Eagles. But having just acquired the status of Gauteng Development League team East Rand Athletic FC as part of his football academy project it appears 'Jingles' is more focused on producing future Bafana Bafana stars than coaching current internationals.
The 61-year-old's staggering financial package at Iranian giants Esteghlal F.C. has been laid bare in explosive court documents submitted to court in a heated legal dispute involving international football agent Hamed Chadiri.
