Rulani Mokwena Heads Back To South Africa

Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena heads back to South Africa ahead of the start of 2024-2025 pre-season.

Mokwena left South Africa about two weeks ago to join the Casablanca-based club on a three-year deal with an option to extend it for a further year.

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The 37-year-old joined the African and Morrocan giants after he parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns a season and a half into his role as the sole head coach at the club having previously sharing the role with the current Sundowns’ head coach Manqoba Mngqithi.

However, having spent over a week and a half in Morroco establishing himself among the club’s staff and supporters, the former Orlando Pirates coach is set to travel back to South Africa, according to one of the leading journalists in African football, Micky Jnr.

Mokwena travelled to South Africa after an interview with various publications in Casablanca.

He is set to sort out some personal stuff and as well as his technical team at Wydad before heading back to start to prepare for pre-season on Monday.

“After Mokwena’s interview today, he will fly to South Africa for some personal belongings as well as technical crew, and then he will be back to Casablanca on Monday to begin full-time work,” Micky Jnr stated on X.

His return to Morocco will be followed by players returning for 2024-2025 pre-season a day later, before playing first match under Mokwena on Monday, the 29th of July.

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“All Wydad players will return for the start of their pre season on Tuesday.

“Also; Wydad will face Azam FC on July 29 in a friendly game before they will go to Turkey for their tour.”