Breaking: Pitso Mosimane and Egyptian Giants Al Ahly Part Ways

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have parted ways with  Pitso Mosimane  after nearly two years of leading the club.



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The 57-year-old joined Al Ahly in 2020 and led the club to three CAF Champions League finals, of which he succeeded with two.

The South African native’s stint with the Reds saw massive successes on both continental and international levels which included two consecutive FIFA Club World Cup bronze medals, two CAF Super Cup victories, addition to an Egypt Cup and an Egyptian Super Cup coronations.



“Al Ahly and Mosimane reached an agreement to part ways,” the club said in a statement released on Monday.

“Mahmoud El-Khatib, the club’s president, held a meeting with Yassin Mansour, the chairman of Al Ahly football company, Hossam Ghaly, the club’s board member, and the planning committee members, to discuss Mosimane’s future with the club.

“During the meeting, They all decided that he should continue his mission with Al Ahly as a result of the achievements he managed to accomplish during the previous period.

“However, during the meeting that was previously held, Mosimane requested to leave and that he is satisfied with the achievements he managed to accomplish with the club.

“Later on, Mosimane’s decision was discussed and it was decided to approve his request to part ways with the club and to thank him for the achievements that he accomplished with the club.”

Al Ahly have announced that previous assistant manager Samy Komsan will take charge of the club as interim manager.