Pitso Mosimane Names the Greatest Left Winger of All Time

Pitso Mosimane Names the Greatest Left Winger of All Time

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • The age-old debate about who is the greatest of all time at what they do on the field will go on forever
  • This time it was the turn of respected South African coach Pitso Mosimane to wade into the debate
  • He gave his opinion about who he regarded as the greatest left winger he saw playing football

Pitso Mosimane has given his thoughts in the 'greatest of all time' debate.

The respected South African coach, now in charge of Al Ahli Saudi, was asked about the greatest left winger he had ever seen playing football.

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Pitso Mosimane could not separate Ryan Giggs and John Barnes as the greatest left wingers he ever saw playing. Image source: Getty Images.
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Answering on his Tik Tok page, Mosimane responded diplomatically in choosing two players:

"Ryan Giggs, maybe? John Barnes... Ryan Giggs. John Barnes used to dribble everybody and go through and score. Same as Ryan Giggs. Those are the ones that come to my mind, now. But, we have a lot. We have a lot! The world has a lot of top left-wingers."

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Barnes was a top Liverpool player in the 1980s and 1990s, while Ryan Giggs was crucial to Manchester United's dominance in the 90s and 2000s.

Mosimane's name chanted by supporters

Al Ahli Saudi were victorious in the Saudi First Division League on Monday evening.

Pitso Mosimane's team were too good for Ohod, running out 2-0 winners. This saw them remain in second place on 43 points after 21 games, an identical record with log leaders, Al Hazm, with the two teams separated by a goal difference of five.

Following the game, Mosimane shared a tweet of Saudi supporters chanting his name in an Arabic song. He also posted an interesting video of a post-match meal which would raise questions - and probably turn the stomachs - of the uninitiated when it comes to Saudi Arabian cuisine.

Who is the greatest manager ever?

The best football managers of all time have recorded impeccable results in various events. They have worked extremely hard and formed close relationships with all players to ensure their teams reach the top.

Have a look at the list of the top 10 best football managers of all time below. Discover more about them, including the teams they coach and their ages.

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