Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane

According to Portuguese reports, former Benfica head coach Rui Vitória is close to joining Al Ahly as a replacement for Pitso Mosimane.

The Portuguese head coach had also previously worked in the middle east, leading Saudi outfit Al Nassr between January 2019 and December 2020. According to Portuguese reports, former Benfica head coach Rui Vitória is close to joining Al Ahly as a replacement for Pitso Mosimane. Mosimane stepped down from his position as Al Ahly head coach after two successful years in charge.

Al Ahly legend turned pundit Ahmed Shobeir confirmed that Percy Tau will not be leaving the club as some rumors indicated.

“Tau will not leave Al Ahly, he’s a high-quality player and the club has no intention of selling him.” “Tau’s agent confirmed that the player is committed to his contract with the team,” Shobeir said. Al Ahly legend Ahmed Shobeir completely denied these rumors, confirming that Tau is a high-quality player who will keep representing the team.

Mosimane is not a man who is short on confidence and one can imagine that he won't be short on offers either. Where he goes next will be the subject of much ...

Where he goes next will be the subject of much interest. Where he goes next will be the subject of much interest. Mosimane and his team made the intrepid journey north and by all accounts succeeded where no other South African has dared to go.

Mosimane is currently without a club after leaving Egyptians giants Al Ahly earlier in the week. Following his departure from the Cairo-based team, reports ...

“Coach Pitso and his technical team have not signed with a new team. “It has been brought to our attention that there are rumours around coach Pitso Mosimane being in Qatar insinuating that he has signed a deal with a new team,” a statement read. Following his departure from the Cairo-based team, reports quickly suggested the coach signed a contract with an unnamed club in the Qatari Stars League.

Former Orlando Pirates coach and recent Egypt assistant Roger de Sa has said where Pitso Mosimane is headed next.

I mean, he kept taking the team to the Champions League final Pitso is outspoken as we all know, and he will always speak his mind. Pitso Mosimane of Al Ahly. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

Former Al Ahly and Egypt national team star Mohamed Nagy Gedo believes that Pitso Mosimane chose the right time to leave the club.

I believe he chose the right time to leave.” Speaking on Mosimane’s departure, Gedo stated that the time was right for Mosimane to leave as his recent games with the team were his worst. Former Al Ahly and Egypt national team star Mohamed Nagy Gedo believes that Pitso Mosimane chose the right time to leave the club.

Pitso Mosimane believes former Mamelodi Sundowns chairperson and current CAF president Patrice Motsepe has ulterior motives against him.

I don't want to – but If I want to protect my name and justify, I will go to court. "You know the lawyers of the Motsepe family will send me letters and will do it every time before the big matches. Yes. Because I am the coach of Al Ahly," Mosimane said after being asked if he believes there are ulterior motives against him. And I mean, what is the issue? "There are so many withdrawals from CAF. In the presidential election, there were withdrawals. "Ask him why he changed the venue after Wydad had won against Petro de Luanda 3-1.

Al Ahly could reportedly be lining up yet another former Bafana Bafana boss as Pitso Mosimane's replacement.

Click through the gallery below to see some images of Mosimane during and after his last match as Al Ahly coach: Queiroz's most recent job was with the Egypt national team, whom he took to the final of the recent Africa Cup of Nations. "The planning committee will make sure to check all suggested names, and they will contact the managers they believe would be a good fit for the club."

Former Egypt forward Mohamed 'Gedo' Nagy has claimed Pitso Mosimane thought Al Ahly were like South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, and thus would not be criticised ...

I believe he chose the right time to leave." Mosimane and the Egyptian giants parted ways two days ago after the South African had been in charge of the club for 20 months. "I’d like to thank Pitso for his time with Al Ahly, he was a very good addition to the Egyptian Premier League."

South African manager Pitso Mosimane has bid farewell to Al Ahly fans and clarified that he left the club on good terms.

Yes, I will leave the team, but I want everyone to know that this club means a lot to me. Al Ahly is the biggest team in Africa, and it was an honour for me to coach a club of such stature. I have great memories and special moments here.

With three PSL clubs said to be interested in securing the services of Pitso Mosimane, Royal AM has been linked with the ex-Al Ahly coach.

“However, during the meeting that was previously held, Mosimane requested to leave and that he is satisfied with the achievements he managed to accomplish with the club. “Later on, Mosimane’s decision was discussed and it was decided to approve his request to part ways with the club and to thank him for the achievements that he accomplished.” After a recent meeting, the club stated that all parties had “decided that he (Mosimane) should continue his mission with Al Ahly as a result of the achievements he managed to accomplish during the previous period. “This is because there have been reports in the media saying that he has been linked or signed with certain clubs but that is not correct at all.” “Yesterday [Monday] I got a lot of calls from different international and domestic [SA] clubs that are interested in coach Pitso Mosimane but it’s important to clarify on the record that we have not signed anything with anyone. With three PSL clubs said to be interested in securing the services of Pitso Mosimane, Royal AM has been linked with the ex-Al Ahly coach.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Al Ahly in the future.

"We may meet again, God willing... “Do you think it is easy for me to leave this team? However, the 56-year-old tactician has indicated he could consider returning to Al Ahly in the future and that he is sad by the fact he left the club during an international Fifa break.

Former Al Ahly and Egyptian national team star Mohamed Nagy Geddo has said that he believes that Pitso Mosimane actually left Al Ahly at the right time.

Like Mosimane, Tau has also received criticism in recent weeks particularly after he failed to impress in the Champions League final against Wydad. “The relationship between Mosimane and the Al Ahly board reached its limits. “Mosimane’s departure from Al Ahly is a surprise.