Pitso Mosimane

The football world was shocked on Monday with the sensational news that Pitso Mosimane and Al Ahly had parted ways. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

Pitso Mosimane ASKED to leave Al Ahly, was NOT fired – OFFICIAL

The football world was shocked on Monday with the sensational news that Pitso Mosimane and Al Ahly had parted ways.

Pitso Mosimane

The football world was shocked on Monday with the sensational news that Pitso Mosimane and Al Ahly had parted ways. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

The football world was shocked on Monday with the sensational news that Pitso Mosimane and Al Ahly had parted ways.

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Immediate assumptions were that ‘Jingles’ had been sacked, but that is in fact NOT the case.

Was Pitso Mosimane missing Mzansi?

In an Al Ahly statement it’s clear the Egyptian giants were happy to have Mosimane continue in his role, but it was the 57-year-old South African tactician who requested his release.

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Pitso Mosimane was quoted as saying he was “satisfied with the achievements he managed to accomplish with the club”.

Missing South Africa much, Pitso?

The news obviously begs the question: What next for Pitso Mosimane?

The Orlando Pirates job? SuperSport United? Maritzburg United? Another role in Africa?

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