By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
South African mentor Rulani Mokwena has officially parted ways with Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic, the club has confirmed.
Mokwena’s departure comes after a poor run of results which saw Wydad falling out of the Caf Champions League qualification places in the Botolo Pro league with just three matches of the season remaining.
In his final match, Wydad drew 1-1 with OC Safi after leading for over 75 minutes. A red card proved costly, as the home side equalised just two minutes later.
The club and Mokwena have since reached a mutual agreement to part ways.
The contract between WAC and coach Rhulani Mokwena has come to an end. 👋 pic.twitter.com/RUFYcsIGTf
— Wydad Red Castle (@WydadRedCastle) April 24, 2025
Wydad are third in the Botola Pro 1 and trail league leaders RSB Berkane by 17 points. And on the weekend, the team were eliminated from the Throne Cup after going down 1-0 to Moghreb Tetouan.
Wydad’s next assignment in the league is a Casablanca Derby clash against Raja Casablanca this coming Saturday.
Mokwena has been heavily linked to Orlando Pirates, who are searching for coach Jose Riveiro’s replacement ahead of the next season.