EPISODE · Feb 3, 2021 · 34 MIN
All Access with Al Ahly’s ‘Chosen One' Pitso Mosimane
The eagle has landed!!! In the first part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, we talk to the Al Ahly mentor about creating history by becoming the first Black and sub-Saharan coach at the African giants. The South African talks about the comparisons made between him and Pep Guardiola, his calls for FIFA to make the Best Awards more inclusive, and why he’s realistic about future opportunities to work in Europe. Co-hosts Zayn Nabbi and Courtney FreeseGuest: Pitso Mosimane (Al Ahly coach)WhatsAapp Get in touch on WhatsApp - +447908 790 474YouTubeWatch us here - On The Whistle Podcast: https://bit.ly/35gKucxSocial MediaFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynEpisode Notes00:00 – Intro01:30 – Explaining the move from Sundowns to Al Ahly03:45 – Becoming Al Ahly’s first Black coach08:25 – Criticism from an Egyptian legend 11:35 – Comparing Sundowns to Al Ahly13:20 – Admiration for Pep Guardiola 18:50 – Calling on FIFA to be more inclusive with their Coach of the Year shortlist22:00 – Goals for FIFA Club World Cup24:00 – A return to Bafana in years to come?27:45 – Lessons from past AFCON failings29:45 – Working in Europe one day Duration: 34:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The eagle has landed!!! In the first part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, we talk to the Al Ahly mentor about creating history by becoming the first Black and sub-Saharan coach at the African giants. The South African talks about the comparisons made between him and Pep Guardiola, his calls for FIFA to make the Best Awards more inclusive, and why he’s realistic about future opportunities to work in Europe. Co-hosts Zayn Nabbi and Courtney FreeseGuest: Pitso Mosimane (Al Ahly coach)WhatsAapp Get in touch on WhatsApp - +447908 790 474YouTubeWatch us here - On The Whistle Podcast: https://bit.ly/35gKucxSocial MediaFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynEpisode Notes00:00 – Intro01:30 – Explaining the move from Sundowns to Al Ahly03:45 – Becoming Al Ahly’s first Black coach08:25 – Criticism from an Egyptian legend 11:35 – Comparing Sundowns to Al Ahly13:20 – Admiration for Pep Guardiola 18:50 – Calling on FIFA to be more inclusive with their Coach of the Year shortlist22:00 – Goals for FIFA Club World Cup24:00 – A return to Bafana in years to come?27:45 – Lessons from past AFCON failings29:45 – Working in Europe one day Duration: 34:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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