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Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana return faces salary and recruitment debates
Pitso Mosimane is set to return as the head coach of Bafana Bafana following endorsement by the South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee. However, the appointment has been marked by controversy regarding his remuneration. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) criticized SAFA, claiming that initial salary offers undervalued Mosimane’s significant achievements in African football.
Reports indicate that SAFA’s initial offer was approximately R5 million per year, which was reportedly rejected. Following this, SAFA allegedly improved the package to roughly R10 million per year. The EFF noted that this initial figure was substantially lower than Mosimane’s previous earnings during his first tenure as national coach, which was reported to be around R800,000 per month.
Separately, Mosimane has called for greater diversity within South African football. He urged the sport to expand into traditionally rugby-centric elite schools and communities to recruit more white players. He has already begun discussions with the Department of Basic Education to establish football programs in these institutions to create new talent pathways for the national team.
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Bafana Bafana · Economic Freedom Fighters · Pitso Mosimane · South Africa · South African Football Association
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EFF criticized the South African Football Association (SAFA) for allegedly undervaluing Pitso Mosimane with a low salary offer. insidepolitic.co.za
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SAFA reportedly initially offered Mosimane approximately R5 million per year. insidepolitic.co.za
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pitso Mosimane advocated for recruiting more white players by expanding football into rugby-focused schools and communities. www.pulsesports.co.ke
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mosimane has initiated discussions with the Department of Basic Education to increase football's presence in private and top-tier schools. www.pulsesports.co.ke
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SAFA reportedly increased the salary offer to approximately R10 million per year following a rejection. insidepolitic.co.za