Pitso Mosimane has taken to social media to heap praise on his former player, the resurgent Khama Billiat.
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns boss, Pitso Mosimane showed some love to a player that served him well during his time in Chloorkop, Khama Billiat.
Billiat played under Mosimane during his six years at Masandawana, where he managed to score a mammoth 48 goals with a 43 assists and swept the 2016 PSL awards by walking away with the Player of the Season, Players' Player of the Season and Midfielder of the Season accolades.
The Zimbabwean baller's career team trophies all came from his time with the Tshwane giants, where he won 3 league titles, a Nedbank Cup, Telkom Knockout and famously, the CAF Champions League in the 2015/16 season.
Pitso responded to a post that acknowledged the 34-year-old attacker's Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Player of the Month award for his recent showings with Yadah FC, sharing just how special he finds Billiat.
"Class is permanent. One of the best players I have ever coached. I phoned him for a full year, every week convincing him that I will give him support and platform to showcase his talent and that he is the one to help us win CAF Champions League," wrote Jingles, adding what he appreciates about Billiat's game:
"[He] scores, assists, recovers, steals lots of balls and [is] very strong on the ball despite his small frame. His first touch on bringing down an aerial ball was amazing. He really loved Hlompho Kekana's long passes (his goal vs Platinum Stars away)
"What a player to watch in training more than games. I used to put Wayne Arendse on him to sharpen his skills and help him learn how to deal with big defenders. Wayne contributed a lot to his game. What a show I enjoyed in those weekly tactical sessions," concluded South African football's most decorated coach.
Class is permanent.????
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) August 25, 2024
One of the best players I have ever Coached.
I phoned him for a full year, every week convincing him that I will give him support and platform to showcase his talent and that he is the one to help us win CAF Champions League.
Scores , assists , recovers…
What a pleasure to watch Percy , Keegan , T Zwane and Khama in one team at training .
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) August 25, 2024
These guys used to score a lot of goals together. Hence they won all major Caf club trophies in one season playing together in the same team.
Billiat responded to Mosimane's kind words by tweeting:
My Father! Its been a pleasure working under you! Best coach ever????????????
— Official Khama Billiat (@khama_Billiat11) August 25, 2024
Let's reminisce over Khama Billiat's days at Mamelodi Sundowns under Pitso Mosimane's tutelage:
@sihle104 Replying to @d.kwilza ? original sound - @Gwijo Avenue
@ms_edits_africa Percy Tau and Khama combination ????????#percytau #khamabilliat #mamelodisundowns #futbol #football #edits #fifa #footballedit #CapCut ? original sound - MS_edits
Khama Billiat's brace gave Mamelodi Sundowns a 2-0 win over defending champions Bidvest Wits. #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/jIBh5ZaLko
— SuperSport ?? (@SuperSportTV) November 21, 2017
Khama Billiat gives Sundowns the lead over Kaizer Chiefs after a BRILLIANT first touch some fortune with the deflection.#AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/QQaxk0k5Wh
— SuperSport ?? (@SuperSportTV) April 1, 2017
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