Cape Town – Egyptian football club Al Ahly has parted ways with coach Pitso Mosimane.
The club made the announcement in a statement on Monday.
“Mahmoud El Khatib, the club’s president, held a meeting with Yassin Mainsour, the chair of Al Ahly Football Company; Hossam Ghaly, the club’s board member and the planning committee members, to discuss Mosimane’s future with the club. They decided he should continue his mission with Al Ahly as a result of the achievements he has managed.
“However, during the meeting that was previously held Mosimane requested to leave and that he is satisfied with the achievements he accomplished at the club. Later on, Mosimane’s decision was discussed, and it was decided to approve his request to part ways with the club and to thank him for the achievement that he accomplished with the club,” reads the statement.
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— Al Ahly SC ?? (@AlAhlyEnglish) June 13, 2022
Sami Komsouz will temporarily take on as the Egyptian giants’ coach, said the club in a separate statement.
Mosimane, who joined the club in 2020, took to social media to thank the club, the management and fans for embracing him throughout his journey with the team.
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“I would like to thank Captain Bebo immensely for placing his trust and belief in me and my South African technical team. To the Board, the management and the players, thank you for trusting my instincts and bringing my wishes to life. Without you, none of these would have been possible To the red nation, the 70 million Al Ahly fans that have stood by me throughout this journey, you have truly inspired me. I am truly humbled and hope we cross paths again and reunite Inshallah,” said Mosimane.
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