Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane left Esteghlal FC early this year following a salary dispute with management. Esteghlal FC fans expressed frustration at his departure, coining the nickname ‘Mosimoney’ to imply he left for financial reasons.
Indeed, it was a premature end to what promised to be a good match between a talented coach and an ambitious club.
When Pitso joined, the whole club moved, and he immediately brought good results to the team. Fans loved him, as they could see their club in a good direction.
Unfortunately, their time together could not go beyond 6 months.
PITSO MOSIMANE’S FAREWELL LETTER FOLLOWING SALARY DISPUTE
According to a statement issued by MT Sports, the club had failed to meet its financial obligations within the FIFA-mandated timeframe.
“In good faith, Coach Pitso and his Technical team extended a 15-day deadline per the Fifa rules to allow the board to familiarise themselves with the situation and remedy the outstanding payments,” the statement reads.
“However, the club did not resolve the issue within the deadlines they set for themselves. Coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team are still owed more than two months’ salaries,” the statement continues.
Despite giving his side of the story, some fans misunderstood Pitso and trolled him on Instagram.
Check out what angry Esteghlal FC fans said
WHAT THE FANS SAY
After Pisto Mosimane’s exit over a salary dispute, some fans called him names, suggesting that he was all after money and nothing else when he joined the club.
@goochahmad “We Esteghlal fans believed in you, but you left our team because of money, we will never forgive you💸”
@mitrarajabi “You came for no money, did you go? How are you going to pour this money into yourself and your family’s throats?”
@Vandad Eskandari “God never forgave you because you left our team in a bad time, Mosimoney.”
@✞︎𝘙𝘦𝘻𝘢 “Never forgive you, Mosimoney and Massoud Juma 💸😡😡😡💸💸💸💸💸💸💸”
Indeed, the comments showed how much fans wanted Pitso to stay and bring success to their club. While fans have aimed at his motives, Pitso’s career suggests a pattern of success across the continent.
Check Pitso’s profile here.
PITSO’S SUCCESS STORY
It all started in 2004 when Pitso lifted the SAA Super Eight Cup with South African side SuperSport United. The following year, he also won the Nedbank Cup before he moved to Mamelodi Sundowns.
At Sundowns, Pitso made his name among the best coaches in South Africa, winning 5 Premier Soccer League cups.
He also made his name on the international stage, winning the CAF Champions League 2016. He moved to Al Ahly and won many trophies, including the Egyptian Premier League in 2020.
He also went to Al-Ahli and won the Saudi First Division League in 2023 before Esteghlal FC.
Indeed, failing to win anything and leaving before his contract expired frustrated the fans. They wanted Pitso to stay and win with them.
WHICH CLUB DO YOU THINK PITSO WILL JOIN NEXT?
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