Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has explained why he decided to join Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club as new head coach.
Mokwena, 37, joined Wydad on a three-year deal until 2027, just days after his departure from Sundowns.
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After leaving Chloorkop, he immediately became a prime target for the club, and several North African giants, with Algerian club USM Alger having made an approach, but rejected.
He was unveiled on Thursday evening in front of a packed crowd and explained he opted to join The Red Castle because he felt flattered by the amount of interest the club showed in him.
“Because they chose me,” he said.
“They showed so much interest in me, they were on top of my agent, on top of me.
“One wise guy said to me ‘go where you’re loved’ and I feel loved and appreciated by the Wydad fans and that’s why I’m here.
“Of course, who says no to a club like Wydad? It’s impossible. And the offer was also too good to refuse (laughs).
“But I’m happy to be here, I’m very happy to be here.”
Mokwena has a tough project ahead of him after the “sleeping giant” finished in fifth place, outside the CAF inter-club competition spots in 2023/24.
