Al Ahly’s new coach, Pitso Mosimane has sent Friday morning his first message to the club’s fans, after arriving at Cairo airport this morning to start his journey with the club.
“It is a big dream and the most exciting thing for me is to meet Al Ahly, passionate supporters, the fans that took my heart and deserve my respect during the previous fixtures,” said Mosimane in a video posted to his Twitter account.
He continued: “Al Ahly is the greatest club in the worldو and Al Ahly fans are the best and I know your passion for your club, and I am sure that you will support me to achieve our dreams together,”
“You are the shield and the sword. I am counting on you. I am counting on the great history, the professionalism, and the respect of both,” Mosimane added.
“We are in this together to keep Al Ahly always at the top, and Al Ahly will always be number one by your persistent support, we are all together in good times and bad times, Al Ahly above all,” he concluded.
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Mosimane is set to attend his first training session on Friday as the team prepares for their Egyptian Premier League clash against Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC on Sunday.
He was appointed as Al Ahly manager following the sudden departure of René Weiler.
Weiler has left his role at Al Ahly following the Reds’ game against El-Tersana in the Egypt Cup, ending his one-year stint in Cairo. He refused to extend his contract due to personal reasons related to his family, which made Al Ahly’s board make a quick decision in appointing Mosimane.
Mosimane is considered one of the most prominent head coaches within the African continent as he led Mamelodi Sundowns to 10 championships for eight years in charge of the club.
He most famously guided them to the 2016 CAF Champions League, when they beat Al Ahly’s rivals Zamalek in the final, as well as the CAF Super Cup.
Five South African league titles, two South African Cups, and a Nedbank cup are also among the championships he accomplished with Sundowns.
Despite signing a new four-year contract extension with the South African giants he decided to step down from his position to take his first job outside of his home country.
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