Johannesburg – Coach Pitso Mosimane has ruled out applying for the vacant Kaizer Chiefs coaching position, insisting that any club seeking his services must present a clear and compelling long-term plan.
This comes as Amakhosi supporters continue to lobby for his appointment following the departure of former head coach Nasreddine Nabi nearly three months ago.
Mosimane, a three-time CAF Champions League winner and one of Africa’s most respected tacticians, said his achievements speak for themselves and therefore expects direct engagement, not an application process.
“At the point I am, I don’t apply for jobs and that’s not being egoistic. It’s about the plan and you must show me the plan,” he said in an interview on Game On with Thabiso Mosia on Radio 2000.
Chiefs, currently led by Nabi’s former assistants Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze for the remainder of the 2025–26 Betway Premiership season, have been under pressure to secure a high-profile coach capable of restoring the club’s former glory. Supporters believe Mosimane is the ideal candidate, but the coach maintains that the initiative must come from the club.
Mosimane revealed that he is not short of options, saying clubs across Africa and the Gulf region frequently approach him.
“There’s a possibility that anytime from now I might have a club. Almost every second week, there’s a team that’s available and asks if we can work together,” he said.
“You can’t tell me that in Africa, there’s no team I can’t coach and even in the Gulf region I do have options, but it must be proper and challenging for me.”
Despite his global appeal, the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly manager has not ruled out a return to the domestic league. He emphasized that any South African team seeking his expertise must outline a clear vision and acknowledge areas requiring improvement.
“I will coach any team in the country that shows me why I need to come here and what you would bring to the table,” he said.
Mosimane also stressed the importance of long-term planning in football, referencing Brendan Rodgers’ call for a three-year project. He noted that sustained success requires patience, something he experienced during his lengthy stints at Sundowns and SuperSport United. “We must have a plan… not today or tomorrow, but it takes time,” he added.
With Chiefs in search of a strategic rebuild, the ball now appears firmly in the club’s court should they decide Mosimane is the man to lead their revival.
Discussion about this post