‘Humbled’ Pitso Mosimane receives honorary doctorate from UJ
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Wednesday conferred an honorary doctoral degree to football coach Pitso Mosimane.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an honorary doctoral degree upon Pitso Mosimane, on Wednesday, 25 July.
UJ CONFERS HONORARY DOCTORATE
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at UJ recognises his exceptional contributions to the sport and his commitment to excellence and innovation.
The SABC reports that Mosimane has served football for over 40 years and made his professional debut at Jomo Cosmos in 1982 at 18 years.
He’s played in Greece and Belgium and began coaching in 1995. He was appointed head coach of SuperSport United 20 years ago.
🚨🟠 #CoachPitsoHonorary, here we go!
Pitso Mosimane, South Africa’s legendary football coach has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). 📙
This honour recognises his exceptional contributions to the sport and his commitment to excellence and… pic.twitter.com/Z3ksLavLj5
— University of Johannesburg (@go2uj) July 24, 2024
SOUTH AFRICANS CONGRATULATE HIM
@DDT_PM: “I fully support this type of honorary doctorate because Dr. Pitso Mosimane has done a lot for the sports development industry. Congratulations are in order for Dr. Pitso Mosimane.”
@TmsTebogo: “Well deserved. Congratulations Coach Pitso Mosimane.”
@PhilaJMadondo: “In another fair world, coach Mosimane (Dr.) would be coaching in the top leagues of Europe. He’d be doing exceptionally well in that role. May the universe listen to this and conspire for it to be a reality.”
@CalvinMale383: “Congratulations to you, my coach.”
PITSO MOSIMANE: ‘HUMBLED AND HONOURED’
Pitso Mosimane said he’s humbled and honoured to be the recipient of the honorary doctoral degree from the University of Johannesburg.
In his acceptance speech, Mosimane says: “I am honoured and humbled to stand before you today as the recipient of this honorary doctoral degree from UJ. This moment is a testament to the incredible journey I have had. One that has been shaped by the power of education and the game of football.”
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan and Molefi Oliphant attended the ceremony.
The SABC reports that Jomo Sono, who discovered Mosimane says he is grateful for the university’s gesture.
“I take my hat off to the University of Johannesburg for honouring Pitso Mosimane while he is still alive. Because football people won’t do it, it’s not possible, they wait for you to die. They honour you and talk all the nonsense they want to talk in your graveyard or when your box is there.”
