South Africa’s Pitso Mosimane Encounters New Problems at Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia

South Africa’s Pitso Mosimane Encounters New Problems at Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia

Byron Pillay
updated at June 2, 2023 at 12:30 PM
  • Pitso Mosimane has claimed that he and Al-Ahli Saudi's players have not been paid since January
  • Mosimane led the club to the Yelo League title and promotion, but his future is uncertain
  • South Africa's Mosimane has been linked with a move to another team, but wants to stay in Saudi Arabia

Pitso Mosimane is not having the best of times in Saudi Arabia.

The South African tactician has enjoyed success at the club in the league, but things haven’t been the easiest off the field.

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Pitso Mosimane has claimed that Al-Ahli Saudi have not paid him since January. Image: @MickyJnr__.
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Al-Ahli Saudi’s management previously explained that they were deciding whether to keep Mosimane for another season, despite the success he has brought to the club. Under Mosimane, Al-Ahli won the Yelo League and secured promotion.

As Kick Off noted, the club was looking to replace him with a more high-profile manager for next season.

With his job for next season not certain, Mosimane opened up on another worry he has at the club.

As noted by iDiskiTimes, Mosimane recently revealed that he hasn’t received a salary since January.

“My salaries were delayed for a period ranging between two and two months. I did not get my salary for the last four months,” he said.
“The last salary I received, as well as the players, was last January. And imagine this beautiful story that qualification takes place despite the players not receiving bonuses and salaries,” Mosimane added.

The latest admission, which reflects poorly on the club, won’t sit well with Al-Ahli’s management, who are already keen to part ways with the coach.

Pitso Mosimane reveals future plans

What does the future hold for Pitso Mosimane?

After leading Al-Ahli Saudi to the Yelo League title, Pitso's time at the club appears to be over.

Pitso has now hinted that he will stay with the side for at least another season, Sports Brief reported.

Possible destinations for Pitso Mosimane

Where could Pitso Mosimane find himself next?

Despite leading Al-Ahli Saudi to the Yelo League title, the South African could be out of a job at the end of the season.

Sports Brief looks at four teams that Jingles could coach next.

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Byron Pillay
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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