Pitso Mosimane: Former Mamelodi Sundowns Boss Set for Windfall After FIFA Victory Against Al Ahli

• Pisto Mosimane has won his court case against Saudi club, Al-Alhi
• The Saudi club also has 21 days to appeal the decision made by FIFA
• Mosimane delivered on expectations by guiding the team to promotion

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Pitso Mosimane, is poised to receive substantial money following FIFA's ruling on his dispute with Al-Ahli Saudi.

The South African tactician has emerged victorious in his case against his former club through the FIFA tribunal.

The legal victory comes after his abrupt dismissal from the club in June 2023.

Initially joining Al-Ahli in September 2022, his tenure was expected to last until last year, with the possibility of an extension upon the team's promotion to the Saudi Pro League.

Mosimane delivered on this expectation by guiding the team to promotion, triggering significant bonus payments. However, the club still owed him and his technical team outstanding salaries upon his departure.

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Taking the matter to FIFA, the former Bafana Bafana manager's claim for a breach of contract was upheld. As a result, he is entitled to compensation totalling around R22.2 million.

FIFA, in its statement on Mosimane's case, highlighted the club's failure to fulfil contractual obligations, including salary payments and bonus remittances.

"In his claim, the claimant argued that the respondent failed to pay various salaries. Furthermore, the Claimant argued that several bonus payments in the amount of R4.75 million [USD246,000] net had not been remitted," read the statement, as quoted by Far Post.

What Al-Ahli must pay Mosimane

The ruling mandates that Al-Ahli pay the coach an outstanding remuneration totalling USD 355,500, along with interest and compensation for breach of contract amounting to USD 786,000, plus interest.

In addition, the club must pay USD 8,218 net as outstanding remuneration, USD 3,394 as outstanding remuneration, and USD 786,000 as compensation for breach of contract without cause, plus 5% interest as reported by iDiski Times.

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However, there remains a possibility of appeal as per Article 57 of the FIFA Statutes. The Saudi Pro League club also has 21 days to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Meanwhile, Mosimane is currently focused on coaching Abha Club. Despite efforts to steer the team away from relegation, a recent defeat to Al-Fayha has hindered their progress, leaving them in 17th place.

His tenure with the SPL minnows has seen mixed results, with a draw in his first game despite playing with a one-man advantage, as reported by Goal.

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Sports Brief also reported that Mosimane remains a Kaizer Chiefs target.

The Amakhosi have yet to appoint a permanent manager to take control.

Cavin Johnson is currently coaching the PSL side in an interim capacity.