The former Al Ahly coach has tipped Amakhosi players to eventually dominate South Africa national team selections in the coming years. Masandawana have, in recent years, been the backbone of the Bafana Bafana, but that dominance has recently shifted to the Buccaneers. However, Mosimane believes Chiefs could soon restore balance in the national team setup by providing more players with support.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach was full of praise for the current state of South Africa’s displays on the bigger stages. Bafana Bafana recently reaped the rewards of their hard work by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will next month take the stage at the Africa Cup of Nations. Meanwhile, Amajimbos bowed out of the FIFA U-17 World Cup earlier this month, and the senior women’s national team is busy preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON].
Since lifting their first CAF Champions League crown in 2016, the Brazilians have been haunted by the elusive second star. Every season, the ambition burns brighter, yet heartbreak follows. Now, as they gear up to host Lupopo, Masandawana’s quest feels renewed - armed with depth, tactical clarity and continental hunger, this campaign could finally deliver the prize they covet most.
Every time the celebrated South African tactician takes on a new responsibility, he moves further away from the ‘dream’ union with one of Mzansi’s most famous clubs - Chiefs. If you ask just about any Chiefs fan who is the man they would prefer to occupy the hot seat, the most common answer would be none other than Mosimane.
The experienced tactician is well-travelled continentally and overseas, where he has coached some top teams and won titles. He is one of the coaches who are highly rated in Africa owing to his achievements both at the Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly, where he won major titles.
The 38-year-old is enjoying a good run with the Algerian top-tier outfit, The People's Club, hoping to deliver domestically and abroad. His exploits are a strong response to those who doubted his ability to coach outside South Africa, underlining the massive potential to be among the best on the continent.
South Africa’s current head coach, Hugo Broos, is set to retire from professional coaching after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. His departure will mark the end of his tenure with Bafana Bafana, closing a defining chapter and opening the door for the search for a new tactician to guide the national team forward.
The former Masandawana player has endured a torrid time with injuries, but it seems the storm is over as he continues to dazzle with Sekhukhune United in the Premier Soccer League. The 28-year-old has been influential for Babina Noko since last season, forcing the National Team's technical staff to give him a chance.
The Umzimkhulu-born coach returned to KwaZulu-Natal for a third stint after parting ways with Masandawana in December 2024. He spent a decade with the Tshwane giants, first joining as Pitso Mosimane’s assistant in 2014. Before rejoining Abafana Bes’thende, he was reportedly eyed by North African clubs and now, it has been revealed that there was also interest from the clubs in Soweto.
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The Glamour Boys have made surprising changes to the technical team just six matches into the new season. Realistically, the tactician was in the dugout for two games before the Soweto giants opted against having him for the whole season.
Apart from the South African Premier Soccer League title-winning tactician, a Barcelona legend has also been linked with the vacant position at the Egyptian club.
