Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda FC Terminates Pitso Mosimane and His Team’s Contracts 4 Months Later: Report

Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda FC Terminates Pitso Mosimane and His Team’s Contracts 4 Months Later: Report

  • Award-winning soccer manager has allegedly been booted from Al Wahda
  • News of his terminated contract was reported by an Egyptian tabloid, saying the reason is still unknown
  • Since the news of his departure, rumours of him being scouted by Kaizer Chief have been swirling

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup second-round match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kashima Antlers at Suita City Football Stadium on December 11, 2016, in Suita, Japan.
Pitso Mosimane's contract with Al Wahda FC has allegedly been terminated after four months with the team. Images: Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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The head coach of Al Wahda, Pitso Mosimane, has reportedly been let go by the Abu Dhabi football team, an Egyptian tabloid said.

The report has opened from of opportunities for PSL heads, with rumour having it that Amakhosi are eyeing him.

Pitso Mosimane's Al Wadha contract terminated after 4 months

An Egypt tabloid, Cairo24, reported that the former Bafana Bafana coach has allegedly been let go with his technical team, including Kabelo Rangoaga, Musi Matlaba, and Kyle Solomons, Soccer Laduma said.

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Details on why the team has been let go were not stated by the publication. His agency, MT Sports Marketing and Management, had not responded when this story was published.

Why did Al Wahda contract Pitso Mosimane's contract?

The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach, was scooped by the United Arab Emirates club based on his impressive winning streak. Unfortunately, his luck seemed to have run out when he started coaching the Abu Dhabi team in June.

Mosimane had a rocky start this season, losing 2-1 to Bani Yas after losing 3-1 to Shabab Al Ahli, GOAL reported. The coach lashed out at his team players and said:

“I cannot teach the players how to score goals. In the last two matches, we lost due to missing easy opportunities.

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“I am sad about the loss, and I feel disappointed. I came to UAE to coach Al Wahda, and I do not know what to say to the players if they are controlling the outcome of the match."

His luck, however, turned around as he secured a win against Al Ittihad Kalba on Friday.

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