Former Mosimane's Team Deepens Sà Pinto's Crisis at Raja Casablanca
Raja Casablanca, under coach Ricardo Sà Pinto, suffered a 1-0 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League, marking their third loss in ten matches and intensifying the Portuguese manager's challenges.
In the third week of the CAF Champions League, Raja Casablanca, led by Ricardo Sà Pinto, faced Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa and endured a 1-0 loss. This defeat continues the struggles of the former Esteghlal coach with his new team. Sà Pinto's squad was unable to deliver a strong performance, allowing the South African champions to secure victory with a goal from Akram Rayners.
Following this loss, Raja remains at the bottom of Group B with one point, while Mamelodi Sundowns, achieving their first win, climbed to the top alongside AS FAR Rabat, both with five points. Notably, Mamelodi Sundowns is the former team of Pitso Mosimane, the current Esteghlal coach, who led them from 2012 to 2020, earning numerous accolades in South African and African football.
This victory has exacerbated the precarious situation for Sà Pinto at Raja. It's uncertain how much longer the club's management will tolerate the Portuguese coach's underwhelming results. In ten matches under Sà Pinto, Raja has secured only one win, alongside six draws and three losses.