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The South African
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'Al Ahly appreciate their coaches more than Chiefs and Pirates'
Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane feels Al Ahly fans appreciate their coaches more than Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. The 60-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Iran earlier this year. Having spent three years at Al Ahly, Mosimane has been well celebrated in Egypt, where he won numerous trophies, including two CAF Champions League titles. 'I think I am more appreciated a little bit outside than in my country, but yes, I am loved in the country,' he told SuperSport TV . 'You see, every time I move around, people give me respect, and I am humbled. It is the game of football that has given me that chance, but in Egypt, it is another story, and that is [Al Ahly], the biggest club, one of the biggest clubs in the world.' Pitso has mentioned South African football culture, where supporters are not intrigued by local coaches upon meeting them. During his Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns days, Mosimane would walk into a mall, and be greeted by some fans while others would continue with their business of the day. In Egypt, however, things are different according to Jingles. 'Look, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are big in the country, we all know that, but the coach of Orlando Pirates and Chiefs can pass [in town] and it is okay. 'In Egypt, if you coach Al Ahly, you don't pass, they stop you and they treat you like God,' Mosimane concluded. In recent weeks, Pitso Mosimane has been one of the coaches linked to Orlando Pirates following the departure of Jose Riveiro. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Pitso Mosimane's legacy: How he shaped Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance in SA football
Although it's been five years since Pitso Mosimane left Mamelodi Sundowns, his legacy as coach of the dominant team in South Africa is still very much alive. Mosimane led Sundowns to five league titles in a row, which the club under different coaches have extended to a record eight in succession. Mosimane also won five cup trophies and the CAF Champions League title with Sundowns in 2016. Though one can't discredit current Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso as the reigning Betway Premiership champions, it's difficult to imagine that Sundowns would be where they are now without the foundation Mosimane built while at the club. Former Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse, who was also at the club from 2012 to 2020 alongside Mosimane, explained the impact the tactician had on the Brazilians.
The Star
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Mamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams
Mihlali Baleka | Published 1 hour ago Mamelodi Sundowns' players have been the epitome of success in domestic football in the last nine years, inspiring every emerging youngster to dare to dream And that's why they want to add another feather in their cap by conquering the continent yet again to instil even more belief in future prospects. Sundowns recently won their eighth successive Premiership crown, ensuring they are the best club in the PSL era with 15 titles. As such, that made the dreams a reality of players, coaches and staff who wanted to join football so that they can win league titles over the years. Before the success came, Sundowns were infamously known for ending careers, with players said to be joining the club for big pay-cheques, only to sit in the stands. But thanks to the arrival of coach Pitso Mosimane more than a decade ago, players have since wanted to join the club to win trophies and play among the best teams in Africa. Under the reign of Mosimane, Sundowns' players achieved all forms of success, winning the Premiership and CAF Champions League, and playing in the Club World Cup. However, while the local success continued under Mosimane's successors, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi, it didn't come full circle on the continent. Enter Miguel Cardoso, and the script may change this season. The Portuguese mentor has led his team to the Champions League final for the first time since Mosimane triumphed in 2016. Sundowns had a mild start in the first leg of the continental showdown at home, drawing 1-1 with Pyramids FC, who took an away goal to the second leg in Cairo on Sunday night (7pm). That was a setback for the Brazilians as they conceded late in Pretoria through Walid El Karti, after Lucas Ribeiro Costa had put them in the driving seat in the second half. But such is the team's never-say-die attitude that Ronwen Williams, speaking to SuperSport TV yesterday, painted a picture of what it would mean to rule the continent yet again. 'It will mean so much – the world. I honestly can't express how it'll feel at that moment. I just know what it'd do for the country and youth of South Africa,' the Bafana Bafana captain said. 'When people have success, you resonate with them. 'Interestingly, a few years ago, there was no success in South African sport, but back-to-back Rugby (World Cup) championships inspired us. 'We had a wonderful Afcon (with Bafana), and now you see the cricket, athletics, Under-17 and Under-20 (men's national teams) are also doing well. 'I think it just needs one team to trigger, do it, and show us all that it is possible. 'I think with us doing that, (it) will even give the youth in our country extra motivation. 'They'll start believing that they can do greater things. So for me, the inspiring side is one of the reasons I want us to lift the Champions League!' One of the youngsters who could live a first-hand experience of winning the continental crown is defender Malibongwe Khoza, 21, who remembers the 2016 triumph. 'It's my first season here, and the last time they won the Champions League was in 2016 when I joined Sundowns (as a teenager),' Khoza told Masandawana TV this week. 'So it (winning the Champions League) would mean a lot to me, my family and ikasi lam (my township), Mamelodi. I am representing everyone from eKasi.' The majority of the Ka Bo Yellow (Sundowns fans) will not be able to follow the team to Cairo, and cheer them on like they did when they sold-out Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. But Khoza, who'll be eager to make his mark and help the team in Cairo, says they'll be banking on their supporters' backing from a distance. 'It's unfortunate that we didn't do it here at home, but we still need them (the Yellow Nation). We need them to support us,' Khoza continued. 'We are going to play for them, the club and the badge. 'So, we still need them, even when we are as far as Cairo.'
IOL News
30-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will hope to keep a clean-sheet against Pyramids on Sunday. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns' players have been the epitome of success in domestic football in the last nine years, inspiring every emerging youngster to dare to dream And that's why they want to add another feather in their cap by conquering the continent yet again to instil even more belief in future prospects. Sundowns recently won their eighth successive Premiership crown, ensuring they are the best club in the PSL era with 15 titles. As such, that made the dreams a reality of players, coaches and staff who wanted to join football so that they can win league titles over the years. Before the success came, Sundowns were infamously known for ending careers, with players said to be joining the club for big pay-cheques, only to sit in the stands. But thanks to the arrival of coach Pitso Mosimane more than a decade ago, players have since wanted to join the club to win trophies and play among the best teams in Africa. Under the reign of Mosimane, Sundowns' players achieved all forms of success, winning the Premiership and CAF Champions League, and playing in the Club World Cup. However, while the local success continued under Mosimane's successors, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi, it didn't come full circle on the continent. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Sundowns had a mild start in the first leg of the continental showdown at home, drawing 1-1 with Pyramids FC, who took an away goal to the second leg in Cairo on Sunday night (7pm). That was a setback for the Brazilians as they conceded late in Pretoria through Walid El Karti, after Lucas Ribeiro Costa had put them in the driving seat in the second half. But such is the team's never-say-die attitude that Ronwen Williams, speaking to SuperSport TV yesterday, painted a picture of what it would mean to rule the continent yet again. 'It will mean so much – the world. I honestly can't express how it'll feel at that moment. I just know what it'd do for the country and youth of South Africa,' the Bafana Bafana captain said. 'When people have success, you resonate with them. 'Interestingly, a few years ago, there was no success in South African sport, but back-to-back Rugby (World Cup) championships inspired us. 'We had a wonderful Afcon (with Bafana), and now you see the cricket, athletics, Under-17 and Under-20 (men's national teams) are also doing well. 'I think it just needs one team to trigger, do it, and show us all that it is possible. 'I think with us doing that, (it) will even give the youth in our country extra motivation. 'They'll start believing that they can do greater things. So for me, the inspiring side is one of the reasons I want us to lift the Champions League!' 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐋? Ronwen Williams shares what it would mean to him and the impact it could have on the youth in South Africa 🇿🇦#SSDiski — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 29, 2025 One of the youngsters who could live a first-hand experience of winning the continental crown is defender Malibongwe Khoza, 21, who remembers the 2016 triumph. 'It's my first season here, and the last time they won the Champions League was in 2016 when I joined Sundowns (as a teenager),' Khoza told Masandawana TV this week. 'So it (winning the Champions League) would mean a lot to me, my family and ikasi lam (my township), Mamelodi. I am representing everyone from eKasi.' The majority of the Ka Bo Yellow (Sundowns fans) will not be able to follow the team to Cairo, and cheer them on like they did when they sold-out Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. But Khoza, who'll be eager to make his mark and help the team in Cairo, says they'll be banking on their supporters' backing from a distance. 'It's unfortunate that we didn't do it here at home, but we still need them (the Yellow Nation). We need them to support us,' Khoza continued. 'We are going to play for them, the club and the badge. 'So, we still need them, even when we are as far as Cairo.'
TimesLIVE
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Veteran actress Clementine Mosimane happy women protected against abuse in the film industry
During a wellness event in Joburg hosted by Koketso Masuluke, founder of Duende Meraki Cartel, in partnership with the Gauteng Film Commission, veteran actress Clementine Mosimane said she is glad most production companies protect women against abuse. Mosimane said some companies create a safe space for women, especially in sexual scenes where sexual instructors are on board even though half the time producers and heads don't know where the rage on set stems from. 'Sometimes you'd find an actor upset and rageful on set and producers would say these actors are not easy to work with, forgetting that they are also human. Producers sometimes don't give actors grace or try to understand the underlying issue. . 'What I would like to plead with production companies for is not to formalise nakedness on screen because it's mostly the woman's body parts being shown . Mosimane added that for years people had said women compromise themselves to land a role and sometimes you watch the screen and wonder how that individual got the role. She hopes in today's generation this is not the case. She said she is glad that women are occupying space in the film industry and people like Karabo Lediga, filmmaker of Sabbatical are bold enough to create a safe space that is conducive for women and cognitive of mental health. GFM CEO Keitumetse Lebaka, said they started assessing the contribution of women-owned films in the industry and realised that more than 20% of the films they were funding were female-owned and directed. 'We thought it was important to talk about issues affecting women in film — why do we have so little and why are some women holding back?' .' She said they have partnered with Sisters Working in Film & Television (SWIFT) in understanding the business of film and how they make film sets safer for women. 'The partnership with swift is supporting the code of conduct that women feel safer and are not violated, ensuring that there is training and awareness that takes place and also looking into the mental wellness aspect of it: how do we make sure we have well-rounded women in the industry?'
