Pitso Mosimane Loses R7.9 Million Legal Battle Against Mamelodi Sundowns
Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has lost his ongoing civil case against Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns.
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The South African tactician and his former employers had been battling the issue out legally for years since he left the club in 2020.
Sundowns sought repayment from Mosimane and his agency, MT Sports, for the funds they received after he pledged his commitment to the club.
Mosimane signed a contract extension with Sundowns in 2020 but parted ways with the club just a few months later after receiving an offer from Al Ahly.
The lengthy legal battle began when Masandawana sought to recover part of the agent’s commission paid to MT Sports following Mosimane’s move to the Red Devils only four months after signing a new four-year deal with the South African club.
Mosimane loses R7.9m legal battle against Sundowns
The case was concluded on Friday, August 22, 2025, by Judge Shaanaz Mia at the South Gauteng High Court.
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Judge Mia ruled that the defendants (Mosimane and his agency) must pay R7,912,905 in agent commission fees, along with 7% annual interest accruing from May 10, 2021, until the full amount is paid.
“When the contract was finalised, Mr. Mosimane was fully aware of the inclusion of the clawback clause and still chose to proceed with signing it, given the enhanced salary and added benefits it provided,” she stated.
She continued, “The terms of the agreement clearly favoured him at the time, and he understood both the advantages and the responsibilities that came with it.”
Another key argument presented by the defence was a claim of discrimination. MT Sports contended that other “white agents” working with the club were not subject to comparable clawback clauses in their contracts.
Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC, who represented the defendants, placed significant emphasis on this matter throughout the extensive hearing held between April 29 and December 5, 2024.
However, Judge Mia ruled in favour of Sundowns, noting: “Although Ms. Tlhagale referenced the clawback clause in the context of her gender and race, the clause applied equally to both the intermediary and employment contracts, regardless of gender.”
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