How Pitso Mosimane Lost a Bet With Egyptian Striker Yasser Rayan at Al Ahly

• Ahmed Yasser Rayan says Pitso Mosimane lost a bet against him
• The Egyptian striker had entered a deal with the former Al Ahly coach
• Mosimane was coach of Al Ahly from September 2020 to June 2022

Pitso Mosimane is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest coaches, but the South African manager might not be the best punter after losing a bet to one of his former players.

The 59-year-old manager, who has won the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly, lost a bet to Egyptian striker Ahmed Yasser Rayan while in charge of the North African giants.

According to KingFut, Yasser Rayan opened up on how he placed a wager with Mosimane after seeking to leave Al Ahly on loan due to his lack of game time under the South African.

“He made it clear that it would be difficult for me to start games at Al Ahly, so I asked him to go out on loan and I told him that I would be the league’s top scorer.

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“He had doubts back then, but when I scored 15 goals that season, he said that I had won the bet we had and promised me game time, but it was unfortunate that he left the club.” Yasser Rayan disclosed in a recent interview.

Mosimane was Al Ahly's coach between October 2020 and June 2022 and enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with the Egyptians, guiding them to two CAF Champions League titles, two CAF Super Cups, and they twice earned bronze at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Al Wahda appoint Mosimane replacement

Meanwhile, United Arab Emirates club Al Wahda have finally found a permanent manager after parting ways with former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane.

According to SNL 24, Serbian coach Goran Tufegdzic has been appointed by the club as an official announcement was confirmed via the club’s X handle (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, January 4.

Tufegdzic has a track record of managing clubs in the Middle East, having previously managed Saudi Pro League giants Al Ettifaq, currently being coached by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

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Pitso Mosimane plays masterchef

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Pitso Mosimane has been spotted having a good time on New Year's Day amid reports linking him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.

The South African tactician has been linked with the vacant permanent coaching role at AmaKhosi since parting ways with UAE Pro League side, Al Wahda.