Pitso Mosimane appointed head coach of Iranian super club, Esteghlal FC

Pitso Mosimane has been appointed head coach of Iranian super club, Esteghlal FC.

‘Jingles’ together with his technical team comprising of Maahier Davids, Kabelo Rangoaga, Musi Matlaba and Kyle Solomon joins the club plying its trade in the Persian Gulf Pro League and rooted in the mid-table league position.

Esteghlal FC also known as “The Blues”, was founded in 1945 and boasts a trophy cabinet filled with 38 provincial, national and continental championship titles.

These includes the two continental championship titles of 1970 and 1990-1991 and nine league titles, the last coming after their triumph during the 2021-2022 season.

New journey for Mosimane

Speaking about his new journey, Mosimane said Esteghlal FC is a very big club in the Gulf region, with a long and illustrious history with two Asian championships league stars on top of their badge proving the kind of club this is.

He added; “Their last trophy was won in 2022, and we can believe their fans are hungry for glory once again. The challenge that awaits us is steep, but it is our privilege to lead such a prolific club. I would like to thank the club leadership for placing their trust in us. We are ready to work.”

Mosimane’s agent and wife, Moira Tlhagale highlighted that the former Egyptian-giants Al Ahly and Saudi Arabian club Abha mentor and his technical team have always risen to the challenge and excelled on the biggest stages in world football.

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“Esteghlal FC is one of the biggest clubs in Iran and on the Asian continent, and we are confident that our coaches will once again show their class and rise to this next challenge,” she stated.