Zuko Komisa

Esteghlal and head coach Pitso Mosimane have formally parted ways after only four months, citing outstanding concerns with unpaid pay.
Mosimane and his entire technical team—Maahier Davids, Musi Matlaba, Kabelo Rangoaga, and Kyle Solomon—have quit the Iranian club due to unpaid salary for more than two months.
“Unpaid wages”
Mosimane joined Esteghlal in October of last year and departs the team at 11th in the Persian Gulf Pro League log standings. Mosimane’s term was hampered by financial insecurity and administrative issues.
“Despite numerous opportunities provided by MT Sports Marketing & Management, coach Pitso’s management team, to resolve the matter starting with initial discussions with the former CEO of the club last year, followed by a formal default notice delivered on January 1 2025, Esteghlal failed to address the issue,”
“In good faith, coach Pitso and the technical team extended a 15-day deadline as per the Fifa rules, to allow the new CEO and board time to familiarise themselves with the situation and remedy the outstanding payments.
“However, the club did not resolve within the deadline they set for themselves. Coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team are still owed more than two months’ salaries.” read a statement released by his management
Esteghlal had anticipated Mosimane’s expertise would lead to victory, but off-field troubles were too much of a distraction. With his resignation, the club now has the burden of selecting a replacement while simultaneously addressing the financial issues that caused his unexpected exit.
In the last 5 years, Pitso Mosimane has coached the following teams:
- Al Ahly (Egypt): 2020-2022
- Al Ahli Jeddah (Saudi Arabia): 2022-2023
- Al Wahda (UAE): 2023
- Abha (Saudi Arabia): 2024
- Esteghlal (Iran): 2024-present
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