The announcement comes hot on the heels of Mosimane's recent departure from Al Ahli Saudi, his former club based in Saudi Arabia.

Al Wahda FC released a statement confirming that the 58-year-old will lead the first team as the head coach of the club.

"Al Wahda FC Company has signed with the South African Technical Director Pitso Mosimane to lead the first team as a Head Coach. The Club’s Board of Directors welcomes Mr Mosimane to the Home of Champions; wishing him the success in serving the club’s leadership, administration and fans ambitions," the club stated on its official Twitter account.

With Mosimane's arrival, Al Wahda aims to regain their prominence on the domestic and continental stages, fostering a renewed sense of ambition within the squad while for Mosimane, Al Wahda marks his fifth managerial venture, adding another distinguished chapter to his illustrious career in which he has won 19 major trophies in his coaching career.