Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane has lauded coach Pitso Mosimane for the integral role he played in both the club's and his personal success.
Zwane has enjoyed a stunning rise with Sundowns over his nine-year stay with the club, becoming one of the cornerstones to the club's success in recent times under Mosimane.
READ: Pitso confirms Sundowns departure
However, after nearly eight years together, 'Mshishi' has had to now bid farewell to 'Jingles', who has taken up a new challenge with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
The 31-year-old midfielder, who was this week crowned SAFJA Men's Footballer of the Season, reserved special praise for the five-time league-winning tactician and the significant role he played in his career as well as the club's history.
"He has played a big role in the team, even to the players, because he [would] always motivate guys and always want guys who work hard," Zwane told members of the SA Football Journalists' Association on Tuesday.
READ: Mosimane to lure Sirino to Ahly?
"He would give you the mentality that he has, which is of always [being] on your toes, don't take things for granted – you play one game, you forget about it and focus on the next.
"He has done well for himself and the team, and for the country. And he has played a big role towards myself, to be honest, because he was always on top of me.
"'Mshishi, you need to create more; Mshishi, you need to score more; Mshishi, you need to make the team play; you need to take care of yourself so that you can avoid injuries...' He was always on top of me, and I really appreciate working with him."
READ: PSL chair confirms DStv Prem start date
View Pitso's six candidates for the 2020/21 PSL Footballer of the Season award
