Mokwena Reunite With Mailula At Wydad
Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca have signed former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Cassius Mailula on loan, reuniting with his former coach Rulani Mokwena at the club. Wydad has included a clause in the loan agreement that allows them to sign Mailula permanently if they are satisfied with his performance. “Toronto FC announced today that the club has […]
Mailula: Mokwena Believes In Me
Bafana Bafana striker Cassius Mailula says he chose to join Wydad Casablanca because coach Rulani Mokwena has had a significant influence on his career. Mailula joined Wydad on Wednesday on loan until the end of the season from MLS side Toronto FC. The 23-year-old was given his debut in the 2022/23 season by coach Mokwena […]
Mokwena’s Plans To Transform Wydad’s Personality & Mentality
Wydad Casablanca coach, Rulani Mokwena shares his desire to transform the football personality and mentality of his new Moroccan club as stage number one of his five-point long-term project. Days after his unforeseen dismissal as Mamelodi Sundowns coach in July, Mokwena joined Wydad as the new boss in a space of days, bringing a team of five other South African football […]
Mokwena Sees Positive In Wydad Not Being In Champions League
South African coach Rulani Mokwena views Wydad Casablanca’s absence from this season’s CAF Champions League as a blessing in disguise, especially given that this is his first coaching venture outside of South Africa. Mokwena was appointed to Wydad last month following a tumultuous departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, where he led the team to victory in […]
Sundowns Face Potential Loss Of Defender
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil could be returning to Morocco as Wydad Athletic Club reportedly eyes his signature. Wydad recently appointed former Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena, who departed after leading the South African club to domestic and continental glory, including a win over Wydad itself in the CAF Champions League final. Mokwena, tasked with reviving […]
Mokwena Embraces Wydad Challenge
Newly appointed Wydad Athletic Club boss Rulani Mokwena acknowledges the difficulty of reviving the Moroccan giants but remains optimistic about restoring their former glory. The 37-year-old coach, formerly with Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, signed a three-year deal on Thursday after a reported rift with Sundowns’ sporting director Flemming Berg. Unveiled at the Mohamed Benjelloun […]
Sundowns Staff Rumored To Join Mokwena At Wydad
Rulani Mokwena, newly unveiled as Wydad Casablanca’s head coach, is reportedly eyeing several former colleagues from Mamelodi Sundowns to join him in Morocco. Mokwena signed a three-year contract with Wydad on Thursday, following a controversial departure from Sundowns. Just eight days prior, he was released by the South African club after a reported disagreement with […]
History Maker Mokwena Joins Wydad As Head Coach
Wydad Casablanca, the Moroccan giants, have appointed former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena. Mokwena’s appointment comes after his surprise departure from Sundowns a few weeks ago, reportedly due to a disagreement with sporting director Flemming Berg. The former Orlando Pirates coach takes on the challenge of restoring Wydad’s glory days. The club finished a disappointing […]
Mokwena Faces Competition For Wydad Casablanca Job
It appears former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena faces stiff competition for the vacant head coach position at Wydad Casablanca. Reports suggest Wydad are currently in talks with Nabil Maaloul to take over the reins. Sundowns’ announcement of Mokwena’s departure on Wednesday came as a shock to many. This decision followed a highly successful season […]
Sundowns To Share Club World Cup Stage With The Best
Mamelodi Sundowns will be one of four African representatives in the 32-team showpiece held in the United States. Despite qualifying for the Club World Cup, Sundowns fell short in the CAF Champions League semi final, losing 2-0 on aggregate to ES Esperance of Tunisia. However, Sundowns can still celebrate securing a spot in the Club […]