a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote youth development and community engagement in Mamelodi East. The Pitso Mosimane Foundation is committed to making a lasting impact and creating pathways for success for the youth in the community. Coach Pitso Mosimane has been vocal about the need for sustained investment in youth academies and coaching programmes to ensure that African football continues to produce world-class talent capable of competing at the highest levels globally. His advice to young people looking to follow his path and lead a successful and fulfilling sports career is that they should work hard and have a good work ethic. “If you want to be training in sports at the highest level, you have to have the background. We need to have credibility. Do what you love and do it well,” he said.
In addition to his tactical prowess, Mosimane is recognised for his advocacy for greater investment in African football infrastructure and grassroots development. This year, in partnership with the Mamelodi Local Municipality (Ward 23 Councillor, Mr Henrick Mashao), the Pitso Mosimane Foundation transformed an abandoned soccer facility in Mamelodi East into a thriving hub for youth development. Through collaborative efforts with the community, the foundation revitalised the soccer facility, providing a safe environment conducive for aspiring young athletes to hone their skills and pursue their passion for soccer. As part of the initiative, children from the community were invited to participate in trials for the Pitso Mosimane Football Club, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and potentially become part of a prestigious soccer programme. This initiative represents
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1. Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena playing for Jomo Cosmos and Pitso “Jingles “ Mosimane playing for Mamelodi Sundowns 2. Coach Mosimane celebrating his 2nd CAF Champions League title with his team Al Ahly (2022) 3. Coach Mosimane at his first training session with UAE Pro League Team, Al Wahda (2023) 4. Coach Mosimane celebrating winning the Saudi First Division League with Al-Ahli earning them a promotion to the Saudi Pro league 5. The two in the centre, on the left the late Thomas Madigage Coach Mosimane’s friend and middle right is Coach Mosimane
6. Coach Mosimane pictured with Al Ahli Saudi management after winning the Yelo League and promoting the team back to the Saudi Pro League 7. Coach Mosimane 8. A young Coach Mosimane in Greece training for Ionikos FC 9. Coach Mosimane representing Bafana Bafana on his debut in 1993 10. Coach Mosimane celebrating the Nedbank Cup with his team, Mamelodi Sundowns FC
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