The president of Al Ahly has congratulated Pitso Mosimane, who is set to receive an honorary doctorate from one of South Africa's biggest universities.
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Earlier this year, the University of Johannesburg announced that they would be awarding the 2016 CAF Coach of the Year with an honorary doctorate, recognising his success within the world of football as a player and a coach.
The Kagiso native will be given this distinction later this week, and among the attendees the South African tactician wanted to be present is Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib.
While working under the Egyptian executive between 2020 and 2022, Mosimane won six titles, but while they seemingly share a special bond, the 69-year-old will be unable to make his way to Johannesburg, but did extend his congratulations to his former head coach.
"El Khatib congratulates Mosimane on his honorary doctorate," a statement from Al Ahly reads.
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"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.
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"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."
