South Africans Abroad: Rulani’s new backroom staff assembled?
Rulani Mokwena is expected to reunite with some of his former colleagues who will form part of his technical team at Al-Ittihad.
Former MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has reportedly assembled a new backroom staff to work with him at Al-Ittihad Tripoli.
Mokwena is expected to be unveiled by Al-Ittihad in the coming hours following his departure from MC Alger.
The 39-year-old had his release clause triggered by Al-Ittihad who reportedly enticed him with a R1.4 million per-month salary.
Now, according to SABC Sport, Mokwena has identified Sinethemba Badela and Wendell Robinson as part of his technical team.
Furthermore, Mokwena is expected to rope in performance analyst Sbu Makitla and masseur Thabiso Moshane.
Mokwena worked with both Makitla and Moshane at both Sundowns and Wydad before he moved to MC Alger.
SOUTH AFRICANS ABROAD: RULANI’S NEW TECHNICAL TEAM REVEALED?
“Coaches Sinethemba Badela and Wendell Robinson are among those set to form part of Mokwena’s technical team in Libya, alongside several other staff members who have previously worked with him across the continent,” reads part of the report.
“Additional members of Mokwena’s trusted circle, including performance analyst Sbu Makitla and masseur Thabiso Moshane, are also set to join him in Tripoli, having previously worked together at clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club.”
MOKWENA A FREE MAN AFTER ARREST
As reported on SA People, Mokwena will start this new coaching chapter a free man after he was handed a suspended two-month imprisonment in Algeria.
This after he was arrested, released and found guilty of violating strict currency regulations by an Algeria court.
Mokwena reportedly attempted to leave Algeria with US $15,000 which is approximately R250 000.