Al Ahli Saudi coach Pitso Mosimane has opened up about missing out on walking away with the Coach of the Season award after leading his team to automatic promotion to the Saudi Professional League.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach walked away with the award after guiding Al Ahli to the Saudi First Division League title.

In doing so, Al Ahli gained automatic promotion to the Saudi Professional League with four games remaining in the season.

Despite dropping points in their last two games against Al Arabi and Al Hazm they managed to finish the season four points clear at the top of the table.

The Coach of the Season accolade was given to Philippe Gouveia despite guiding Al Hazm to a second place in the Saudi First Division League.

“Winning promotion way before all the teams and winning league is very important for me,” Mosimane said as per FARPost.

“I value the team than individual achievements, I was recognised for being Coach of the Month two times.

“God says, be happy with what I give you, don’t envy neighbours. Avoid greediness, we shall share and I love all my children.”

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