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Al Ahly Coach Pitso Mosimane Responds to President Cyril Ramaphosa

Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10:50 AM by Phumzile Ngcatshe

- Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for acknowledging his success

- Mosimane is in charge of Ahly and says he is humbled to get such recognition from Mzansi Head of State Ramaphosa

- Ramaphosa said Mosimane is the flag bearer for Mzansi when it comes to sports and football

- This comes after Mosimane led Ahly to CAF Super Cup glory this past weekend

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Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for acknowledging him and his success. The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss has taken to social media to return the favour and said he is truly humbled.

Mosimane is one of the finest coaches ever produced in Mzansi and has yet again clinched a trophy with the Red Devils this past weekend.

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Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa's message. Image: @AlAhlyEnglish/Twitter
Source: Twitter

After leading the Egyptian side to CAF Champions League glory last year, he has done it again as they bagged the CAF Super Cup, beating RS Berkane last weekend.

Ramaphosa said Mosimane was an outstanding “flag-bearer for our country and for football”. He said:

“His outstanding performance and that of his club shows what is possible when talent moves freely around our continent to unite people from diverse backgrounds and national origin and inspire them to achieve extraordinary things.”

In his response, the former Bafana Bafana striker took to Twitter::

“The President has spoken. Ndo livhuwa ⁦@PresidencyZA, @CyrilRamaphosa, for acknowledging my humble contribution in the Continent. I am inspired by your words.”

@DaOnlyMalume said:

"Come to Kaizer Chiefs and beat Sundowns...”

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@JHB_PTA said:

“@TheRealPitso, @PresidencyZA, @CyrilRamaphosa Pitso has done the nation so proud, he is the first to fly our flag so high in the continent of Africa. Bravo Mosimane, we salute you and keep up the good work.”