SAFA remains tight-lipped on Pitso Mosimane's salary as new coach takes charge

SAFA's president Danny Jordaan and chief executive Lydia Monyepao have declined to disclose the salary of newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane. The association officially announced Mosimane's appointment at its headquarters on Tuesday morning, revealing that the National Executive Committee (NEC) had agreed to offer him the coaching job to replace Hugo Broos.

Mosimane initially turned down a salary of R5 million annually but accepted an improved offer of R10 million per year after learning about Broos' reported earnings of R16.8 million annually. However, both Jordaan and Monyepao maintained that they would not answer any questions about the coach's pay. Mosimane, who returned to the national team after a 14-year absence, has negotiated to bring in trusted lieutenants Kabelo Rangoaga and Musi Matlaba as assistants, with a third assistant and a new goalkeeper coach expected to be announced in due course.

The 62-year-old coach boasts an impressive club career, having won over 21 trophies, including three CAF Champions League titles, and is expected to match his salary with his experience and results.