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Mosimane: Overcoming thorny path to successive Caf Champions League triumphs

Pitso seems to receive unfair criticism despite his records and success, but in Casablanca, the South African can further silence doubters

It’s largely impossible to feel indifference for Pitso Mosimane; a manager who either elicits strong adulation or fierce censure.

Despite the hurdles he has overcome or the plethora of breakthroughs, the unceasing fault-finding truly beggars belief. The South African is widely regarded as the finest manager his nation has ever produced, but the 56-year-old still isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

The attack and abuse he received on his return to old side Mamelodi Sundowns in May was astonishing, given his trophy-laden stint with the Brazilians.