Al Ahli Saudi Legend Criticises Pitso Mosimane Despite South African's Clear Success in Saudi Arabia

• Pitso Mosimane has become well accustomed to being hounded by those connected to the clubs he has managed abroad
• It was almost a daily occurrence at Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC during his time in Cairo
• He found it difficult to win a section of the base at Al Ahli Saudi, but has gradually done so, but some are still not convinced by him

Pitso Mosimane has been a success in Saudi Arabia at the first time of asking.

The respected South African coach has guided Al Ahli Saudi to the top of the table in the nation's first division, the Saudi First Division League.

Despite this, Opera News reported that one of the club's legends is not convinced by him. According to the publication, former player Hussein Abdul-Ghani reportedly said:

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"I am not satisfied with the performance of coach Pitso Mosimane, I do not wish him to continue here the following season."

Remarkably, Abdul-Ghani's words came with Al Ahli Saudi leading the race for automatic promotion to the top-flight, having amassed 59 points after 28 matches. In February, a section of the club's supporters wanted him fired after his first loss at the helm since October last year, as per Sports Brief.

Mosimane vs Al Ahly legends

The 58-year-old Mosimane will likely be unbothered by the words of the hysterical few in his new country of employment. Sports Brief has reported on his struggles with winning over the legends at his old club Al Ahly SC in Egypt, which he departed last year in June.

The latest controversy came in the words of Hossam Ghaly (Al Ahly SC football coordinator), who was quoted about Mosimane's departure - by the Al Ahli Saudi fan page @GifDAFC - as saying that he could not handle the heat that came with the job.

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Mosimane chastises Sead Ramovic

While he deals with his 'issues' abroad, Mosimane is not scared to wade into matters at home in Mzansi.

He gave Sead Ramovic, the blunt coach of TS Galaxy, a piece of his mind following the fallout over Sibusiso Vilakazi's dramatic departure from the Rockets.