Rulani Mokwena on short stint at Wydad: ‘It was a big test for me’

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with Wydad Casablanca former head coach, Rulani Mokwena.

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Following a record-breaking run at Mamelodi Sundowns, Mokwena departed Wydad Casablanca last month after just one season at the helm.

He guided the team to a third-place finish, an improvement from last year’s sixth-place. 

“I went to Wydad, a club that was struggling at the moment… [It] was really a big test for me… I could test myself and my qualities as a coach in putting together a squad from bare bones to what we eventually had.” 

– Rulani Mokwena, former Wydad Casablanca coach

“I am where I am today not because of the many successes, but also the many setbacks.”

– Rulani Mokwena, former Wydad Casablanca coach

With Mokwena back in South Africa, all eyes are on where the coach will land. 

Reports have linked him to the likes of Pyramids FC in Egypt and Orlando Pirates, who recently bid farewell to their head coach, Jose Riveiro. 

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“There are conversations that a few clubs are having with my agent… For sure, once things become a bit more serious, I will know a bit more.” 

– Rulani Mokwena, former Wydad Casablanca coach

“I just try to enjoy my life, with the good and with the bad, to grow as much as I can with every experience.”

– Rulani Mokwena, former Wydad Casablanca coach

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