Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena says he’s not entertaining reported interest from Al Ahly, while hailing Pitso Mosimane.
Mokwena has come under the microscope across the continent after thrashing Al Ahly 5-2 at Lofts Versveld earlier this month while delivering an incredible style of play that’s not been seen in African football before.
North African media have described it as the prime Brazil style of play and naturally, the likes of Ahly and Wydad Atheltic Club have now been linked with Mokwena, who’s unbeaten since taking over as sole head coach.
“I do not follow social media or the media. I focus on my team and try to make the fans happy,” he said on the Malab On program hosted by Saif Zaher via On Time Sport.
“I am very happy in this club and the support I receive from the Club President, the fans, and the players.
“I enjoy my time here at Sundowns, and this is the most important thing for me.”
When asked about Mosimane and his trailblazing exploits since leaving Mamelodi Sundowns and for a comparison with Marcel Koller, the current Red Devils coach, Mokwena remained coy but admitted that his former mentor has created a blueprint for local tacticians.
“I admit that coach Mosimane is one of those who paved the way for glory for African coaches,” he added.
“Mosimane and Koller are great coaches, and most of the team’s elements continue with them.
“Al Ahly performed well under Mosimane, and are now doing well with Koller. There are technical differences on the field only according to the tactical methods of each of them.”
