Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools Starts Search for Promising Coaches in Gauteng and Limpopo

Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools Starts Search for Promising Coaches in Gauteng and Limpopo

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • Three time CAF Champions League winner Pitso Mosimane has started his mission to unearth coaches who could one day follow in his large footsteps
  • The first phase of the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools project will begin in the middle of this month
  • The 57-year-old former SuperSport United, Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly boss has taken a break from coaching until further notice

The ship for aspiring coaches in Gauteng and Limpopo might just have come in.

The Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools project is set to begin in a couple of weeks as the search for qualified coaches who can follow in the eponymous mentor's gigantic footsteps.

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The Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools is on a mission to unearth promising coaches that can follow in the footsteps of the legendary coach.
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According to IOL, the school was launched by Mosimane in a bid to develop the country's rough diamonds into the most efficient and high quality players of the next generation.

According to iDiski Times, a statement read:

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“We are excited to announce that the first phase of Coaching Applications for the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools are officially open for Gauteng and Limpopo coaches."

The article stated that applications would only be accepted online at https://mtsports.co.za/index.php/pmss-job-application/

Applicants must possess minimally a SAFA D License or an equivalent and qualifications that have been approved. Applications must be submitted by Friday, 15 July.

Those interested are also encouraged to follow the school on its social media platforms.

Elsewhere, the 57-year-old Mosimane heaped praise on Orlando Pirates' exploits in their African travels. He added that Mamelodi Sundowns - who he led to Champions League glory - and Kaizer Chiefs - who reached the final in 2021 - need to match the Buccaneers' consistency in going deep in continental competitions for the sake of Bafana Bafana's improvement.

Pitso Mosimane emulates Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane by taking a break from football

Pitso Mosimane is in no rush to return to coaching.

As reported by Sports Brief, the South African tactician admitted that he was happy to take a break for a while, emulating other managers like Zinedine Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.

Mosimane added that it was a difficult decision to make but that he left voluntarily, with his decision came as a shock to many.

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