Rulani Mokwena will land in Algeria on Thursday to begin his tenure as head coach of Mouloudia Club d’Alger, popularly known as MC Alger. Mokwena has agreed to a two-year deal with the People’s Club, who are the reigning Algerian champions. One of the first people to wish Mokwena well in his new job is French manager Hubert Velud, who, in fact, missed out on the job. “Mokwena is a young and ambitious coach, part of a new generation of…

South African coach Rulani Mokwena says he is not fazed by the challenge that lies ahead at Algerian club Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena has penned a two-year deal, opening the door for his return to North Africa after his stint at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates mentor has acknowledged that North Africa is a volatile environment where coaches come and go, but he remains “optimistic,” as he mentioned in his interview with Metro FM…

Algerian champions Mouloudia Club d’Alger have roped in South African mentor Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach. The 38-year-old had been biding his time for a new job since leaving Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca a couple of months ago. While waiting for the “right project,” Mokwena reportedly turned down offers from Saudi Arabia’s second-tier club Al Jandal, as well as Al Shahaniya, who play in the Qatari Stars League. MC Alger, however, have succeeded in their pursuit of Mokwena,…

By all accounts, ex-Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena had a great relationship with the club’s president, Hicham Ait Menna, and they continue to keep in touch after Mokwena left Morocco. Behind closed doors, however, there was a war brewing with Wydad’s vice president, Kamal Daissaoui, who was a thorn in Mokwena’s side during the latter’s eight-month stint in the Red Castle. During an interview with renowned broadcaster Robert Marawa, Mokwena admitted he had to deal with sinister forces in Casablanca.…

Coach Rulani Mokwena says he would jump at the opportunity to coach Orlando Pirates again. Mokwena, who is unattached at the moment, was previously with the Buccaneers, and with them searching for a new coach after José Riveiro’s exit, Mokwena would gladly take the job if offered to him. “Of course I would consider it [joining Pirates]. Of course I would,” he confessed to Soccer Africa on Thursday evening. “It’s a big club, and it still has people that are…

Former Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena has sent a message to the Red Castle brigade. Mokwena has officially departed Wydad, confirmed by the club in a joint statement on Tuesday evening. “As I say goodbye, I carry unforgettable memories from Wydad, a club that will forever remain in my heart,” shared Mokwena. “I wish the team, staff, and fans tremendous success in the new season and the (FIFA) Club World Cup. May you continue to make history and inspire us…

Orlando Pirates must not overthink who should be their new head coach. These are the words of former Pirates coach Fadlu Davids. Davids, who’s now coaching Tanzanian club Simba, says it’s a no-brainer who should succeed José Riveiro, who departed the club recently. “Pirates shouldn’t look further than coach Rulani. I think he’ll be the perfect fit because he knows the club and the chairman (Dr. Irvin Khoza),” Davids explained to Michael Morton on the latter’s YouTube channel. Mokwena previously…

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca has announced the departure of coach Rulani Mokwena. African Times reported a few days ago that Mokwena was living on borrowed time after six consecutive league draws, leaving Wydad in third place which dashes hope of qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. Wydad held off on announcing Mokwena’s imminent exit, and according to reports from Morocco, the two parties had to negotiate a settlement. However, Wydad’s statement paints a different picture, citing “psychological pressures” endured…

Rulani Mokwena’s time with Wydad Casablanca has come to an end. The two parties have decided to part ways after Wydad’s sixth consecutive league draw against Olympique de Safi on Wednesday. Speaking to the press after the match, the Soweto-born coach had seemingly thrown in the towel, and on Thursday, after a meeting with Wydad president Hicham Ait Mena, his exit was confirmed. The 38-year-old was appointed on a three-year contract in July 2024 and tasked with rebuilding Wydad, who…

Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena has responded to questions about whether he could be leaving the club earlier than expected. Mokwena was speaking to the media following Wydad’s 1-1 draw with Olympique de Safi on Wednesday, which leaves Wydad in third place and six points behind FAR Rabat with three matches to go. Wydad was hoping to salvage its season by finishing second and qualifying for next season’s CAF Champions League, but it’s more likely they’d settle for a place…