Pitso Mosimane, who’s been persistently linked with Kaizer Chiefs, has confirmed he rejected an offer to return to the Egyptian Premier League with Zamalek.
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Pitso Mosimane is a wanted man
Mosimane’s contractual situation at Al Ahli Saudi has become a a topic of hot debate. The promoted Saudi side reportedly looking to replace him with a European coach next term. Pitso, a three-time CAF Champions League winner, insists there’s a clause in his contract to activate a one-year extension. That’s because he steered the side to the Saudi Pro League.
Bizarrely, the club’s players and fans appeared not to celebrate their title win, creating an awkward scene for Pitso and his technical team. Jingles had just secured the 19th title in his glittering career.
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Pitso won’t be short of options
Zamalek, Esperance and Raja Atheltic Club have been among the teams linked with Pitso’s coveted services, but Zamalek have denied they made an approach. Mosimane personally has confirmed he rejected the advances of the fierce Cairo rivals of his former club, Al Ahly.
“This timing is not appropriate to accept the offer,” Mosimane said in brief as per BeIN Sports Arabic before addressing his resignation from the Club of the Century.
“If the circumstances were different, I would have wanted to continue with Al Ahly, but the conditions of the Egyptian League necessitated not working there.”
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Jingles to Chiefs? Surely not
Mosimane is perturbed by the congested fixture schedule of Egyptian outfit Al Ahly with the league being one season behind schedule. It overlaps with future commitments in the FIFA Club World Cup and CAF Champions League. Is Kaizer Chiefs a possible destination for the great man? You can never say never in football.
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