With Pitso Mosimane set to be awarded with an honorary doctorate by one of South Africa's top universities this week, Al Ahly have issued a message for their former manager.
It has been confirmed that Mosimane will be bestowed with an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg on Wednesday, acknowledging his contribution to the South African sports fraternity.
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With the ceremony taking place in just a few days, the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss extended an invite to his former president at Al Ahly, hoping the Egyptian executive would be able to witness his latest achievement.
In response to the invite, a statement by Al Ahly on X reads: "El Khatib congratulates Mosimane on his honorary doctorate.
"Mahmoud El Khatib, our president, received a generous invitation from Pitso Mosimane, former manager of Al Ahly, to attend a ceremony honoring the South African coach and awarding him an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg on 24 July, in recognition of his successful football career.
"Mosimane, in his invitation, emphasised the strong bond he shares with El Khatib and expressed hope for his presence at the prestigious occasion.
"El Khatib expressed his gratitude to the invitation and his deep appreciation for Mosimane as one of Africa's most distinguished coaches.
"El Khatib wished he could travel to South Africa to celebrate the occasion with Mosimane, but he will not be able to attend the ceremony as he will be away on a medical journey."
The 59-year-old managed the Egyptian giants from October 2020 to June 2022, guiding the club to six trophies in 102 matches in charge, including back-to-back CAF Champions League titles.
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According to Transfermarkt, Mosimane is the second most successful coach in the CAF Champions League with three titles in total, a record only bettered by another former Al Ahly boss Manuel Jose, who has won it four times with the Red Devils.