Pitso Mosimane Hails Former Player, Explains Why He Would Put His Head on the Block for Bafana Star

• Pitso Mosimane has hailed one of his former players in a recent podcast interview
• The South African tactician has worked with some of the finest in African football
• The 59-year-old veteran remains one of the continent's most decorated tacticians

Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager, Pitso Mosimane has named the South African international he would continue to put his head on the block for.

The former Al Wahda boss is known for his 'man management' and for building good relationships with his players everywhere he has worked.

Mosimane is one of the most decorated coaches in Africa and one of the reasons is his approach to relating with the players under his tutelage.

In a recent interview podcast interview on Sports Live with BBK, as per FARPost, Mosimane showered praises on former Brighton star, Percy Tau and disclosed why he could go the extra mile for the Bafana Bafana star.

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"Percy [Tau] and Khaya Shozi were close while we were at Mamelodi Sundowns. I knew I had a succession plan.

"We gave Khaya a senior contract before Percy. [And I said to Percy] 'Prove it to me. I am happy to be proven wrong [that you're ready to play in the first team]."

Mosimane outlines challenges with Chiefs job

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has explained the challenge he faces in taking up the vacant coaching job at Kaizer Chiefs.

The 59-year-old manager has been without a managerial role since dumping the UAE Pro League outfit, Al Wahda, last month.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss has confirmed he is open to taking up a new challenge with a new team when the Christmas holiday is over.

Mosimane speaks on Chiefs’ trophy drought

Sports Brief also previously reported on Mosimane discussing Kaizer Chiefs' trophy drought and the possibility of taking over their vacant coaching post.

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The struggling AmaKhosi are presently being managed by Cavin Johnson on an interim basis and are still in search of a permanent replacement for Molefi Ntseki.

Kaizer Chiefs remain without a trophy over the past eight seasons, with their last title coming in the 2014/15 Premier Soccer League campaign that they won.