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Mosimane, 61, is arguably Africa’s greatest ever club coach after lifting 20 trophies β including three CAF Champions League titles.
He has been linked with the Bafana Bafana head coach job, with the South African Football Association yet to make an announcement on the future of Hugo Broos, whose contract ends by the end of this month.
Mosimane has been without a club since leaving Iranian giants Esteghlal in January 2025, but has since focussed on his Pitso Mosimane Youth Football programme. He recently acquired the status and licence of East Rand Athletic FC to enter the Gauteng Development League (GDL).
His latest big step to support the development of South African footballers was announced on Thursday, with the launch of the Youth Football Coaching Manuel.
“Today, Mosimane officially launchedΒ The Youth Football Coaching Manual, a landmark publication that aims to shift the national conversation from professional football to the foundations of the game. The manual is a practical resource designed to strengthen coach education, improve player development, and encourage a more collaborative approach to developing the next generation of footballers,” reads the official press release.
“The Manual provides a practical framework for long-term player development, grounded in coaching principles and internationally recognised development models, while addressing the realities of African football.
“It promotes a holistic approach that develops confident, resilient and well-rounded young people. The Manual further encourages coaches to prioritise age-appropriate, long-term development over short-term results; parents to become active partners in their children’s football journey; and communities, football federations, government and the private sector to work together to create environments where young players can grow technically, physically, mentally and socially.”
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‘Greater Collaboration Between Coaches, Parents, Schools, Clubs, Government & Private Sector Needed’Β
Mosimane himself stated: “South African football doesn’t have a talent problem. It has a development challenge. We have gifted young players in every community across this country. The question is whether we’re providing them with the coaching, support and environment they need to fulfil their potential.
“Creating the player of tomorrow is not the responsibility of coaches alone. If we want a stronger future for South African football, we must invest in the people and environments that shape young players from the very beginning.”
