South Africans Abroad: Rulani Mokwena and MC Alger part ways
Mokwena has relinquished his duties at MC Alger after a clause to end his contract was activated. He’s now expected to link up with Lorch.
South African coach Rulani Mokwena has officially parted ways with Algerian giants MC Alger.
According to a statement released by the club, the separation was via mutual consent after a clause to end Mokwena’s contract was activated.
Mokwena has been linked with a possible move to Al-Ittihad Tripoli, and he’s now expected to link up with Thembinkosi Lorch in Libya.
As recently reported on SA People, Al-Ittihad have enticed Mokwena with a salary believed to be R1.4 million per month.
SOUTH AFRICANS ABROAD: RULANI AND MC ALGER GO SEPARATE WAYS
“The management of MC Alger announces the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena from the club’s technical staff,” reads the statement.
“This comes after activating a clause in the contract that allows him to end his duties as head coach of the first team, which stipulates that the coach must pay two months’ salary in the event that he wishes to leave.
“This decision followed a meeting between the coach and the club’s management, during which he expressed his conviction that his experience with the team had come to an end after a spell that lasted eight months.
“During this period, Mokwena managed to lead MC Alger to the Algerian Super Cup title. The team also maintained the top position in the professional league standings since the early rounds of the season. However, the team also experienced exits from the Algerian Cup and the CAF Champions League competitions.”
“The management of MC Alger extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to coach Rulani Mokwena and his technical staff for the work and efforts they made during their time with the team. The club wishes them every success and good luck in their future professional careers,” MC Alger said.
RULANI’S STATS AT MC ALGER
Mokwena won the Algerian Super Cup with MC Alger, and leaves the club at the top of the log.
The 39-year-old mentor was in charge of 33 matches across all competitions since joining the club at the start of the season.
He won 19 of those 33 games, drew eight and lost just six but he found himself under immense pressure from both the Algerian press and fans.