Pitso Mosimane Loses R7.9 Million Legal Battle Against Mamelodi Sundowns
- Pitso Mosimane has lost the ongoing legal battle between him and his former employers, Mamelodi Sundowns
- The South African tactician and the Premier Soccer League giants have been in court since 2024 as the Brazilians want to recover some of the agent fees paint to the coach's agency
- The news about the court ruling gathered several reactions from netizens on social media
Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has lost his ongoing civil case against Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns. 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 MT Sports received after Mosimane pledged his commitment to the club.
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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 Sundowns 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.
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This court victory for Sundowns came after Lucas Ribeiro dragged them to FIFA over contract issues after the South American star earlier dropped a major hint about his future.
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.
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 finalized, 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 favored him at the time, and he understood both the advantages and the responsibilities that came with it.”
Another key argument presented by the defense 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.
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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.”
Mosimane still remains the most successful coach in the history of Sundowns, with 11 trophies to his name, including the only CAF Champions League title the club won in 2016.
The ruling by Judge Mia of the South Gauteng High Court sparked different reactions from netizens on social media.
Reactions as Mosimane loses R7.9m legal battle to Sundowns
ace12_skeem shared:
"He must join them and finish off his contract."
FanbaseXtra responded:
"Mamelodi Sundowns lawyers are strong."
Keith reacted:
"Lawyers will never say NO to free money. This case was just a straightforward lose for Pitso. After God fear lawyers!"
Lettuce Mathebula said:
"That 7% interest on that amount will be huge......over half a million of interest 🤔 I forsee an appeal here."
Ndlombango commented:
"Pitso should appeal, his ground of appeal should be that Sundowns is rich."
Boss Mike added:
"This is not nice Pitso has done a lot to this team amicable solutions was the best thing aai it what it is."
Sundowns drop cryptic message over Ribeiro's case
Briefly News earlier reported that Mamelodi Sundowns have dropped a cryptic message concerning the ongoing issue with Ribeiro.
The Brazilian star wants to leave the PSL giants this season and he's trying to get his contract terminated.
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