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Dr. Pitso Mosimane! Celebrated South African coach to receive doctorate - 'His success has broken barriers & shattered stereotypes'

Mosimane has conquered the continent three times and is now in the Middle East coaching Saudi Pro League outfit Abha FC.The tactician has won 19 major trophies during his spells at SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, and Al-Ahli Saudi.It explains why the University of Johannesburg has decided to reward the 59-year-old.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"Mr. Pitso Mosimane has achieved notable success as a football player and national and international coach," read a statement from the institution."He won the South African Football Association Coach of the Year Award, was awarded the PSL Coach of the Season Award on five occasions, and was named the CAF Coach of the Year in 2016. Such accomplishments demonstrate his exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and ability to motivate and inspire a team to perform at the highest level."He continues to excel in this avenue with the development of the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools. Mosimane’s success has broken barriers and shattered stereotypes, demonstrating that African coaches and players can excel at the highest levels of the game," they concluded.

WHAT THEY SAID

Mosimane is currently with Abha and his main objective, as agreed with the management, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/pitso-mosimane-tasked-with-keeping-abha-fc-in-cristiano-ronaldo-s-saudi-pro-league/bltf0c1941b70976162" target="_blank">is to help the team beat relegation</a>. They are placed in the 17th position with 21 points from 24 games, three below safety with 12 matches left.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After achieving notable success at club level, Mosimane has hinted his next assignment might be the national team.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/bad-news-for-kaizer-chiefs-and-wydad-casablanca-agent-reveals-pitso-mosimane-s-priority-for-next-project-after-abha-exit/blt0d8bf4701f54cc4c" target="_blank">It is a blow to the likes of Kaizer Chiefs</a> who have been linked with a move for the coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.

WHAT NEXT?

Dr. Pitso Mosimane! Celebrated South African coach to receive doctorate - 'His success has broken barriers & shattered stereotypes' | Goal.com

Coach Pitso Mosimane set to be rewarded with a doctorate after his achievement at the club level.

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