Pitso Mosimane: Biography, wife, salary, contract and net worth

Pitso Mosimane is widely regarded as the greatest coach in South African history and among the finest the African continent has ever produced.

Even during his playing days, the legendary Jomo Sono identified in him the makings of an exceptional coach — a premonition that would prove correct many times over.

Pitso Mosimane’s Biography

Pitso Mosimane began his professional playing career as a midfielder at Jomo Cosmos in 1982 before moving to Mamelodi Sundowns and then Orlando Pirates.

Hungry for a new challenge, he relocated to Greece, spending six seasons with Ionikos Nikeas before continuing his European adventure at FC Rita Berlaar in Belgium. He brought his playing career to a close at Al-Sadd SC in Qatar in 1996.

Coaching Career

Pitso Mosimane took his first steps in management at FC Rita Berlaar, overseeing the club’s junior sides, before returning to South Africa to work within the Mamelodi Sundowns development structure.

His senior breakthrough came at SuperSport United [now Siwelele FC] in 2001, where he claimed the SAA Supa8 and the Absa Cup, before he left in 2006.

From there, he joined the national setup, serving as caretaker coach for seven games in 2007, and then as Joel Santana’s assistant during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pitso Mosimane then worked as Bafana Bafana assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira in 2010, forming part of the technical staff for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on home soil — a tournament that ended for South Africa in the group stage.

Mosimane subsequently took charge of Bafana Bafana as head coach, recording six wins, seven draws and three defeats across 16 matches between July 2010 and June 2012. It was a competent but transitional spell.

His full capabilities, however, were realised at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he transformed the Pretoria club into a dominant force in African football from 2012-2020, winning five Premier Soccer League titles and the CAF Champions League.

He departed Sundowns for Egyptian giants Al Ahly in September 2020, where he added to an already impressive trophy haul, winning two Champions League crowns and the league, before taking charge of Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, where he led the club to immediate top flight promotion. Short spells at UAE side Al Wahda and Saudi club Abha then followed.

Pitso Mosimane would take over Iranian side Esteghlal FC in October 2024, where he spent fewer than four months, before leaving in January 2025 due to unpaid salaries. Mosimane had guided the side through 14 matches, winning three, drawing seven and losing four.

After 19 months without a job, Pitso Mosimane was appointed the head coach of South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, on September 1, 2026 after the South African Football Association (SAFA) had settled on him on August 8.

Pitso Mosimane’s Honours

Pitso Mosimane’s trophy cabinet reflects a career of consistent excellence: three CAF Champions League titles, three CAF Super Cups, one Egyptian Premier League title, one Saudi Arabian Yelo League title, five South African league titles, three Nedbank Cups, two Telkom Knockout titles (now the Carling Knockout Cup), the SAA Supa8, the Absa Cup and one Egyptian Cup.

Pitso Mosimane’s Current Contract

The contract length of his second spell as Bafana Bafana coach was not revealed but Pitso Mosimane’s first major task will be to qualify South Africa to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Who is Pitso Mosimane’s Wife?

Born on 26 July 1964 in Kagiso, Gauteng, Pitso Mosimane has been married to Moira Tlhagale Mosimane for close to 30 years. Together they have three children: daughter Lelentle and sons Kopano and Realegile.

Moira Tlhagale Mosimane is also the head of the MT Sports Marketing and Management which represents and manages Pitso Mosimane.

Pitso Mosimane’s Salary

The legendary coach is widely reported to have agreed a deal worth R10 million per year as Bafana Bafana boss.

Net Worth

Multiple reports estimate Pitso Mosimane’s net worth at in excess of R100 million. His wealth has come primarily from his football earnings as well as endorsement deals with various brands.