African football giants  Al Ahly have confirmed South African trainer Pitso Mosimane as the club’s new head coach.

Mosimane is joins the team following his resignation at Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday. He left South Africa on Thursday to move to his new base to replace Rene Weiler.

He is the first Black African to be ever appointed as coach of Africa's most successful team Al Ahly.

Mosimane presided over a very successful reign during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns where he won a total of 11 major trophies during his eight year stay including the CAF Champions League and five PSL league titles

In his farewell message to the club, he said: “It is with a sense of pain and sadness that I announce my departure from Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. I have accepted an offer to join an international team.

“Mamelodi Sundowns has been my family for almost eight years. President Dr Patrice Motsepe has been like a father to me. He has been a mentor, a friend, a supporter and a confidante. I could never quit him or Mamelodi Sundowns. I am only going away to carry the spirit of the Yellow Nation with me.”