24-04-2025
Orlando Pirates move draws closer? Rulani's strange reverse psychology
The latest quotes from Rulani Mokwena will have alarm bells ringing in the Orlando Pirates camp. Is he paving the way for an exit?
In the latest developments between Rulani Mokwena and Wydad AC, the former Sundowns boss has hinted that his current employers deserve a better coach.
'It's up to the president, I already said at the end of the season, I will leave. So, that's the situation,' he told the media.
'I love Wydad, I will only coach Wydad in Morocco, if I leave, I leave as a Wydad. When you say 'Dima Wydad', you say 'Dima Wydad' forever, and just to thank the president, he's been amazing.
'I think Wydad has the best president in Morocco, maybe in Africa. The players have given me everything of the best, the staff has been good.
'Wydad is a big club, you know, they deserve to win, and maybe they deserve a better coach than me,' Mokwena concluded.
Latest PSL rumours involving Mofokeng and R50 million for Mokoena
Readers on The South African are intrigued as to who might take the Orlando Pirates managerial job once Jose Riveiro leaves. We've seen a growing clamour for Benni McCarthy as well as Dan Malesela.
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Relebohile Mofokeng has racked up a staggering 41 appearances in the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. Arguably the club's most important operator, he's produced 10 goals and 13 assists in those matches. It's a stellar output for any player, let alone one who's just exited his teens. Is there a succession plan for he inevitably leaves for a wealthier league abroad? Money can buy good players, but some stars are priceless. Pirates have unearthed a new teenager, but he's unlikely to make an impact for some time.
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