'We Were Ruthless' - Bafana Midfielder On What Pitso Mosimane Could Bring If He Replaces Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana midfielder Keagan Dolly has praised former coach Pitso Mosimane for instilling a winning mentality at his old club, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Keagan Dolly enjoyed a decorated three-year spell at Mamelodi Sundowns under Pitso Mosimane, securing multiple domestic titles and the prestigious CAF Champions League.

In an interview with iDiski Times, Keagan Dolly reflected on how Pitso Mosimane transformed a group of players, many of whom had been sent out on loan, into a formidable, title-winning unit.

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"I was away, Percy [Tau] was away," Keagan Dolly said. "Samuel Julies was there, who started young. Themba Zwane, as well, he spent his time away. So a lot of us had to go away to show that we are good enough to be a part of that team."

He credited Pitso Mosimane's leadership, noting that thanks to him, Mamelodi Sundowns became a feared team in Africa.

"We had a different coach who could turn the team into winners, and he made us into a unit, which is coach Pitso. You know, he’s a serial winner. He wants to win. And that rubbed off on all of us," he added.

He concluded that Pitso Mosimane's merit-based approach created a ruthless and successful team. "It wasn’t about the age or your name; it was about who was doing the job. And you could see that 2016 team, we were ruthless. We won all our games," he said.

Pitso Mosimane has officially expressed his interest in returning to the Bafana Bafana head coach role following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The highly decorated manager believes that the current surge in South African football talent makes the national team job more appealing than ever before.

During a recent discussion on Marawa Sports Worldwide, he emphasised that he is seeking a structured, long-term project rather than a quick-fix appointment.

Highlighting this stance, Mosimane stated, "There's no any other better time to coach Bafana than now; I'm available for a good project, but it can't just be reactionary."

This potential return has fueled hope among supporters that "Jingles" could be the key to securing sustained success for the nation on the global stage.

With backing from his former player, Bafana Bafana midfielder Keagan Dolly, Pitso Mosimane might just be a few steps away from the coveted role.