Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Summary
Pitso Mosimane has been officially named head coach of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana. He will lead the team in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, starting with a match against Guinea in 23 days.Key Facts
- Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa coach on Tuesday, after a 24-day delay following the football association’s approval.
- He replaces Belgian coach Hugo Broos, who retired after taking South Africa to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup.
- Mosimane previously coached South Africa from 2010 to 2012 but did not have strong results, failing to qualify for the 2012 AFCON.
- He is one of Africa’s most successful club coaches, winning the CAF Champions League three times and the CAF Super Cup three times.
- Mosimane’s coaching career also includes time in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
- His current contract will run until the 2030 World Cup, jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
- The first AFCON qualifier under his leadership will be played against Guinea, a team with strong players including Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund.
- The South African Football Association president is Danny Jordaan.
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