Pitso Mosimane: Abha Club Thrashed by Steven Gerrard’s El Ettifaq in Saudi Pro League

• Abha FC suffered a 3-0 defeat against El Ettifaq in a Saudi Pro League match
• The disappointing loss increased the pressure on head coach Pitso Mosimane
• Abha take on Al Wehda next as they fight to move away from the relegation zone

Abha FC failed to match up to El Ettifaq in a Saudi Pro League showdown at the Abdullah A.l Dabil Stadium on Saturday, March 9.

Pitso Mosimane's squad had briefly celebrated breaking their 10-match losing streak with a victorious 2-0 triumph over Al-Tai last week.

However, their hopes were dashed as they succumbed to a resounding 3-0 loss against Steven Gerrard's formidable team.

Despite dominating the first half, Ettifaq struggled to convert their dominance into goals. It wasn't until the 54th minute when Polish defensive midfielder, Grzegorz Krychowiak, inadvertently scored an own goal.

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Cameroonian forward Karl Toko Ekambi, a former Abha player, further compounded Abha's misery by doubling the score in the 73rd minute.

The match was sealed when former Olympique Lyon striker Moussa Dembele found the back of the net one minute from full-time to secure a dominant victory, as reported by iDiski Times.

Mosimane’s side slipped back to 17th in the league standings after the defeat.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss faces another crucial match on Wednesday, March 14, against 10th-placed Al Wehda at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium. The pressure is mounting for Mosimane, who is determined to steer Abha away from relegation.

According to the South African, the 59-year-old coach signed a four-month deal, making every remaining game vital in their fight for survival.

The team must capitalize on their home advantage in upcoming matches against tough opponents, including Cristiano Ronalo's Al-Nassr, Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad, and Al-Fateh.

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Kaizer Chiefs face stiff competition for Mosimane

Sports Brief reported that Kaizer Chiefs' ambition of signing Mosimane faced a significant threat from Nigeria.

The three-time AFCON winners are presently without a head coach after parting ways with Jose Peseiro.

The Super Eagles have reportedly shortlisted Mosimane as one of the potential candidates to take over from the Portuguese.