Pitso Mosimane Humbled by Cristiano Ronaldo After Suffering Heaviest Defeat of His Career
- Football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick as Al-Nassr beat Pitso Mosimane's Abha FC side 8-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, 2 April 2024
- Mosimane's side sits 17th on the log after the massive defeat as the South African coach faces an uncertain future in Saudi Arabia
- Local football fans think Mosimane should return home after Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to the 8-0 victory over Abha FC
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Decorated South African coach Pitso Mosimane picked up an unwanted highlight after his Abha FC side suffered an 8-0 defeat to Al-Nassr on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
The defeat was the largest loss of Mosimane's career, while Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 65th career hat-trick during Al-Nassr's victory.
Pitso Mosimane takes full responsibility
Al-Nassr celebrated Ronaldo's hat trick via their Twitter (X) page:
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Mosimane, who was expecting a test from Ronaldo & co., said his team made too many mistakes.
According to Soccer Laduma, Mosimane said:
"I bear full responsibility. We must accept the loss after committing many mistakes, and we learn from this harsh lesson."
During his time as Abha FC coach, Mosimane won his first match in March after a 2-0 victory over Al-Tai.
Fans react to Mosimane's heavy defeat
Football fans took to social media to react to Abha FC's 8-0 defeat, with many saying the coach was outclassed by Rondalo's Al-Nassr side.
Mat Mahuma is glad Pitso lost:
"I love Ronaldo but I'm not happy for the way they humiliated Pitso."
Gcobani Dyosi thinks Mosimane can learn from the defeat:
"Hard luck, Pitso. I am sure playing against a player of Ronaldo's calibre taught you and your players a very good lesson."
Fhatuwani Khumela says the defeat is part of football:
"You win some and lose some, Sir Pitso Mosimane. Even Cristiano is failing so badly to win World Cup trophy."
Thabo Selahle thinks Mosimane is overrated:
"Sundowns and Al Ahly made you think you are a good coach. Look now. Come back home before it's too late."
Maitele Lesley Mudogwa says the coach must return to Mzansi:
"Pitso, come back home. There is a team in Johannesburg. We need you."
Pitso Mosimane gets massive payout from Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pitso Mosimane's previous club, Al-Ahli Jeddah, had to pay him R22 million after a court battle over unpaid wages, as reported by Briefly News.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns had a breakdown with Al-Ahli's management, which led to the Saudi club paying the hefty amount.
Source: Briefly News
