NEWS: Pitso Mosimane to be conferred with an honorary doctorate by UJ

This has been confirmed by the Gauteng-based institution of higher learning through a statement which stated the ceremony has been set for July 25.

Mosimane is the most decorated football coach in South African history before going on to excel at both the African continent and the Gulf region.

The former Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly boss is currently coaching Abha FC in the Saudi Pro League in Saudi Arabia.

“Mr Pitso Mosimane has achieved notable success as a football player and national and international coach,” reads the statement by UJ.

“He won the South African Football Association Coach of the Year Award, was awarded the PSL Coach of the Season Award on five occasions and was named the CAF Coach of the Year in 2016.

“Such accomplishments demonstrate his exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and ability to motivate and inspire a team to perform at the highest level.

“Mr Mosimane has been vocal about the potential and quality of African football and has consistently advocated for African players to receive equal opportunities and recognition in global football.

“His outspokenness has helped shed light on the talent pool in Africa and the need for increased investment and development in the continent’s football infrastructure. He continues to excel in this avenue with the development of the Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools.

“Mosimane’s success has broken barriers and shattered stereotypes, demonstrating that African coaches and players can excel at the highest levels of the game.”

Mosimane is the genius behind Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance in SA football and amazing growth on the continent.

The three-time Caf Champions League-winning coach took over Sundowns when they were in the relegation mix in 2012 and turned them into the beast they are known as today.

He led them to 11 trophies including five DStv Premiership titles and the 2016 Champions League success.

He won two more Champions League titles during his time with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

In Saudi Arabia, Mosimane helped to guide Al-Ahli back to the Saudi Pro League by winning the Yelo League.

The former SuperSport United mentor also had a stint in the United Arab Emirates where Al Wahda.