Rulani Mokwena is reportedly facing a sudden departure from his current role in Libya. The highly rated tactician only moved to Al Ittihad in March this year, but recent developments suggest his time there is up.
Mokwena joined the Libyan giants after abruptly parting ways with Algerian giants MC Alger. The move sparked many questions at the time given the volatility in the Libyan top-flight.
Unfortunately for Mokwena though, results on the field of play didn’t go according to plan.
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Al Ittihad officially missed out on continental qualification after a difficult run in the league playoffs. But the defining moment arrived shortly after.
A painful cup final defeat against bitter rivals Al-Ahli Tripoli looks to have pushed the manager closer to the exit.
Despite being just 39 years old, Mokwena has already managed six professional clubs.
His head coaching journey began at Orlando Pirates in 2019. However, that stint lasted only 14 matches before a brief ‘loan’ spell at Chippa United.
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He truly proved his elite pedigree at Mamelodi Sundowns between 2022 and 2024. There, he guided the Brazilians to back-to-back league titles, playing some of the best football South Africa has seen in a long time.
Mokwena then secured a blockbuster move to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. However, it proved a forgettable spell. The side struggled heavily for consistency, and the club dismissed him after just 35 matches.
The tactician quickly bounced back with Algerian side MC Alger. He showed his class by guiding them straight to the top of the table. Although he left before they lifted the trophy, his contribution to their triumph was undeniable.
Attention now turns to his next destination. Rumours strongly link his name with the soon-to-be-vacant Bafana Bafana head coach role. I guess we’ll all have to wait and see how this unfolds.
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