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,… Continue reading Official: Rulani Mokwena Vacates Wydad Casablanca Hot Seat due to ‘Psychological Pressure’
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BREAKING: Rulani Mokwena Leaves Wydad Casablanca
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… Continue reading BREAKING: Rulani Mokwena Leaves Wydad Casablanca
Rulani Mokwena: Maybe Wydad Deserves a Better Coach than Me
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… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena: Maybe Wydad Deserves a Better Coach than Me
Rulani Mokwena Breaks Silence on Wydad Future
Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena says he has no intention to leave the club during the season. Behind the scenes, Wydad and Mokwena have reportedly agreed to part ways at the end of the season. This followed widespread reports that the South African was on the verge of leaving Wydad last week, amid reports that… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Breaks Silence on Wydad Future
Wydad Boss Denies Claims Rulani Mokwena Has Been Unpaid
Wydad president Hicham Ait Mena has categorically denied claims that South African coach Rulani Mokwena has not been paid his salary for months. It emerged on Tuesday, 8 April, that Mokwena, alongside his technical team, has been offering a ‘free service’ for eight (8) months. Mokwena joined the club in July 2024 and recruited some… Continue reading Wydad Boss Denies Claims Rulani Mokwena Has Been Unpaid
Rulani Mokwena “Very angry” after Cup Defeat
Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena appears ready to throw in the towel after another disappointing result in Morocco. Mokwena has endured a frustrating first season with Wydad, missing out on the league title, and on Saturday night, crashed out of the Throne Cup, losing 1-0 to Moghreb Atlético Tetuán in the Last 16. The South… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena “Very angry” after Cup Defeat
Wydad Coach Rulani Mokwena Takes a Social Media Break Amid Tough Times
“I look forward to reconnecting soon, refreshed and re-energized, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.” With these words, Wydad Casablanca mentor Rulani Mokwena has stepped away from social media amid the tough times he’s facing at the Moroccan club. Wydad supporters appear to be divided on Mokwena. In one corner, they’ve been calling for… Continue reading Wydad Coach Rulani Mokwena Takes a Social Media Break Amid Tough Times
Wydad’s Cassius Mailula is Back in Broos’ Good Books
Eighteen months ago, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was critical of Cassius Mailula’s move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Toronto FC. Broos, who shoots from the hip, insisted at the time that Mailula, who had very little PSL experience, was being thrown to the deep end at Toronto, where there were… Continue reading Wydad’s Cassius Mailula is Back in Broos’ Good Books
South African Coach Rulani Mokwena on Course to Revive Moroccan Giants Wydad
One of South Africa’s youngest and brightest coaches Rulani Mokwena didn’t exactly hit the ground running at the helm of Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca. However, the 38-year-old is starting to show his hand, and Wydad are back to winning ways, with five league wins on the trot to propel themselves to second spot on the table,… Continue reading South African Coach Rulani Mokwena on Course to Revive Moroccan Giants Wydad