37-year-old South African tactician, Rulani Mokwena, has been announced by Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco as the new head coach. The young coach af
37-year-old South African tactician, Rulani Mokwena, has been announced by Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco as the new head coach.
The young coach after a successful two years as the head coach of Sundowns parted ways with the Brazillians on Monday after disagreement with the club.
There were rumours across almost all the media houses in Morocco and South Africa about Wydad Casablanca’s huge interest in the young coach.
Nicknamed the “African Pep”, it was clear Mokwena was never going to short offers because of the attractive football he played with Sundowns. On Thursday, Wydad Casablanca announced his appointment.
The South African head coach has signed a two year contract with an option for 1 year extension.
Wydad Casablanca confirmed on X,”
“𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧, Rulani Mokwena Wydadi, Welcome to the South African master. Expected tomorrow in Morocco,”.
Rulani Mokwena is expected to help the Red Devils return back to their old self after a disastrous campaign in the 2023-24 season where they finished 5th in the Moroccan Botola PRO.
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