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Pitso Mosimane named South Africa coach ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The former Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns manager succeeds Hugo Broos on a contract running through the 2030 World Cup.
The short version
- Pitso Mosimane has been appointed head coach of South Africa's national football team, replacing Hugo Broos following Broos's retirement.
- Mosimane signed a contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup.
- He has 23 days to prepare the squad for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea.
Key facts
- Pitso Mosimane's appointment as South Africa national team manager was officially confirmed on Tuesday, following approval by the national football association on August 8.[Al Jazeera]
- Mosimane replaces 74-year-old Hugo Broos, who retired after guiding South Africa to the knockout stage of the World Cup in North America.[Al Jazeera]
- Mosimane's contract runs through the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.[Al Jazeera]
- This is Mosimane's second tenure managing the national team, having previously coached South Africa from 2010 until his dismissal in 2012.[Al Jazeera]
- At the club level, Mosimane won three CAF Champions League titles and three CAF Super Cups across stints with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly.[Al Jazeera]