Top South African coach Pitso Mosimane reportedly agree three-year deal with Kaizer Chiefs

Top South African coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly agreed a three-year deal to take charge of Kaizer Chiefs coaching job ahead of next season.

The experienced tactician, who has been without a club for over a year since his departure from Iranian side Esteghlal FC, has been identified as the right tactician to spearhead a new long-term project aimed at restoring the club’s dominance in domestic and continental football.

According to reports, the former Al Ahly gaffer has already signed a three-year agreement, with his official announcement expected once the current season concludes.

The potential arrival of Mosimane comes amid a broader restructuring at Kaizer Chiefs, who are expected to part ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef at the end of the campaign.

Kaizer Chiefs have endured an inconsistent season, and the club hierarchy is believed to be planning a reset that prioritises experience, winning mentality, and long-term squad development—qualities strongly associated with Mosimane’s coaching profile.

Mosimane remains one of Africa’s most decorated coaches, having achieved major success with both Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly SC.

His crowning achievements include multiple CAF Champions League titles, where he established himself as one of the continent’s elite tacticians capable of delivering success on the biggest stage.

At Sundowns, he revolutionised the club’s playing style and led them to continental glory, before replicating similar success at Al Ahly, where he strengthened the club’s dominance in African football.

Following his success in Africa, Mosimane’s ventures abroad—particularly in Saudi Arabia and Asia—did not yield the same level of success. His brief stint in Iran with Esteghlal also ended without silverware, leading to a period away from coaching.

Despite that, his reputation across African football remains largely intact, with many still viewing him as one of the most tactically advanced and experienced coaches on the continent.

In recent months, Mosimane was also linked with a short-term national team role with the Ghana Football Association, reportedly to lead the Black Stars at the upcoming World Cup. However, he is said to have turned down the approach, preferring instead to wait for the right long-term club project.

That decision now appears to align with a potential return to South African club football, where he previously built his reputation.

If finalised, Mosimane’s appointment would represent one of the most significant coaching moves in South African football in recent years. Chiefs are believed to be targeting stability, tactical discipline, and a return to trophy-winning standards after several seasons of underachievement.

The expectation is that Mosimane would be given full control over squad planning, recruitment input, and long-term football strategy as part of a structured rebuild.

With the season drawing to a close, attention is now firmly on Naturena as fans await official confirmation. If the deal is announced, Mosimane will return to the PSL with unfinished business—and a strong mandate to restore Kaizer Chiefs to the summit of South African football.

For Kaizer Chiefs supporters, the prospect of one of Africa’s most successful coaches taking charge signals the beginning of what could be a transformative new era.