Pitso Mosimane, the former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly, recently parted ways with Al Wahda after just 10 games in charge, marking the shortest managerial stint in his career.
In an exclusive press conference with the South African Football Journalist Association (SAFJA), Mosimane revealed that he is in no rush to secure a new job and emphasized the importance of spending Christmas with his family.
Reflecting on his future plans, Mosimane stated, “We need to know what’s the team like, what do they want, what do they expect us to do and what’s the vision.” He emphasized the significance of the team’s vision in any potential project, highlighting that it’s not merely about sending CVs to clubs. Mosimane added, “It’s not about me sending my CV to clubs and all that. Yes, I’m not boasting [but] we can get employed next week, if we want. It’s not all about that.”
Expressing his desire to cherish the holiday season with his family, Mosimane shared, “I also just want to spend Christmas at home (laughs). Let me see my children, have Christmas, let me have food at home.” The coach emphasized the importance of the upcoming holiday period, stating, “When I’m back from my holiday, just before Christmas, eight to 10 days… I just don’t want to disturb that space of eight to 10 days before Christmas, and Christmas to New Year’s Eve.”
Mosimane outlined that the ideal time for him to consider returning to work would be after the holiday period when he has had the chance to spend quality time with his family. He mentioned, “I think the best time for me to really, really go back to work is maybe after that space when I’ve seen my family. My children are all around, schools are closed.”
However, he acknowledged that any potential move at this point would require a significant urgency, stating, “To move now it must be a very, very big urgency. It must be worth that I must cancel the holiday with my children and spend Christmas away from home.”
In essence, Mosimane’s approach reflects a balance between professional commitments and personal priorities, underlining the importance of family and a thoughtful consideration of any potential coaching opportunities.
