Pitso Mosimane: Former Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Reacts to Rulani Mokwena’s Move to Wydad AC
- Rulani Mokwena has completed his summer move to Wydad Athletic Club after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns
- The South African tactician was congratulated by Pitso Mosimane after joining the Moroccan giants on Thursday
- The former Al Ahly manager's message to Mokwena drew different reactions from South African fans online
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Pitso Mosimane sent a message to Rulani Mokwena after the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach joined Wydad Athletic Club as their new manager.
Mokwena parted ways with the Brazilians this summer despite winning the DStv Premiership and the inaugural edition of the CAF African Football League last season.
The 37-year-old gaffer will join the league of the South African coaches working outside the Premier Soccer League next season.
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Mosimane sends message to Mokwena
According to a report by iDiskiTimes, Mosimane congratulated Mokwena on his move to the Moroccan giants while also sending him a message.
The former Sundowns mentor, who was the first South African manager to coach a football club in North Africa, wished Rulani well in his new job and challenged him.
"Congratulations Coach Rulani Mokwena. This is a big opportunity for you and many South African Coaches. All the best in Casa," he said.
"South Africa has got a lot of talented Coaches, and Coach Fadlu Davids never disappointed there."
Fans react to Mosimane's message to Mokwena
Sibusiso Sbudardj Dlamini reacted to Mosimane's message to Mokwena:
"So we gonna ignore the fact that no team in Africa consider Jose as the best coach after winning back to back."
Xesibe woNonzaba congratulated Mokwena:
"Congratulations coach @RulaniMokoena "
Mrmoney115 disagrees with Mosimane's congratulatory message to Mokwena:
"He's not talking from his heart; he knows that he wants it.."
Buju Brezzada said:
"That's a good gesture from jingles... South African coaches should dominate the African football scene."
Sundowns released members of coaching staff
Briefly News also reported on Mamelodi Sundowns releasing Michael Loftman and Dayle Solomon after Rulani Mokwena left the club.
The two managers will have to seek new coaching roles after they followed Mokwena through the exit door at the DStv Premiership champions.
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