South African coach Rulani Mokwena is living up to expectations in the Algerian league in charge of Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena, 38, took over the reigning Ligue 1 champions in July on a two-year contract. He had previously coached in North Africa, where he spent eight months with Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca – until May… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Leads the Way in Algeria
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All Eyes on Mamelodi Sundowns and Rulani Mokwena
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena will be on the opposite side of the pitch against his former employers Mamelodi Sundowns after the two sides were drawn in the same CAF Champions League group. The green and red will meet the Brazilians in Group C, alongside Al Hilal (Sudan) and St Éloi Lupopo from Sudan and DR… Continue reading All Eyes on Mamelodi Sundowns and Rulani Mokwena
Orlando Pirates Striker Linked to Rulani Mokwena’s Team
Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa recently rejected a move to North Africa, but that has not stopped clubs from the region from pursuing him. African Times can confirm Moroccan club MAS Fez were willing to buy Mabasa from the Buccaneers for a reported fee of R17 million, and with a club-to-club agreement seemingly in place,… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Striker Linked to Rulani Mokwena’s Team
New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria
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… Continue reading New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria
Rulani Mokwena: The Motivation Is Not Money or Fame
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena: The Motivation Is Not Money or Fame
Rulani Mokwena Returns to North Africa
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Returns to North Africa
Rulani Mokwena Drops Bombshell on Wydad Exit
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Drops Bombshell on Wydad Exit
Rulani Mokwena Open to Pirates Return
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Open to Pirates Return
Rulani Mokwena’s Message to Wydad Casablanca
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena’s Message to Wydad Casablanca
Rulani Mokwena Tipped for Pirates Job
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Tipped for Pirates Job