Pitso Mosimane is never far from the headlines. However, deep down, the great man is afraid of the Kaizer Chiefs job.
There’s no denying Mosimane’s accolades across the globe, but coaching Chiefs might be a bridge too far.
Here’s why.
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Is Pitso Mosimane scared of Kaizer Chiefs?
There’s no doubting Pitso’s acumen as a coach. He’s excelled in South Africa, North of Africa and in the Gulf. ‘Jingles’ is a three-time CAF Champions League winner, scooping Africa’s biggest club prize twice with Al Ahly (2021, 2021) and once with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016. The common theme running through those two clubs, however, is rich success and dominance this millennium. Kaizer Chiefs, meanwhile, have been a shadow of themselves since their last league crown in 2015. Pitso has always been a supremely confident guy, but does he feel deep down that not even he has the golden touch required to reverse years of bad decisions and inept coaching at Naturena? Failure to win the title with a club of that stature would be a huge stain on his impressive resume, and maybe he’s not willing to take the risk.
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Is money an issue?
Bankrolled by Sundowns’ seemingly limitless funds, Mosimane had more wriggle-room in the transfer market. That won’t be his situation at Chiefs where spending power isn’t on that level, and this is assuming they can even afford his considerable wage demands as a coach.
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Meanwhile, the Glamour Boys are looking a whole lot stronger following a winter transfer spree.
Goalkeepers: Brandon Petersen, Fiacre Ntwari, Bruce Bvuma, Karabo Bontle Molefe
Defenders: Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy, Bradley Cross, Paseka Mako, Nkanyiso Shinga, Reeve Frosler, Thabiso Monyane, Dillan Solomons, Kabelo Nkgwesa
Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Thulani Mabaso, Thabo Cele, Mduduzi Shabalala, Lebohang Maboe, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett, Lehlogonolo Matlou
Forwards: Mfundo Vilakazi, Gaston Sirino, Pule Mmodi, Glody Lilepo, Donay Jansen, Asanele Velebayi, Etiosa Ighodaro, Khanyisa Mayo, Ashley du Preez, Wandile Duba, Tashreeq Morris, Flavio Silva, Luke Baartman, Naledi Hlongwane.