Algerian side MC Alger have announced the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena from the club with immediate effect. Mokwena has been in charge of the club since the beginning of the season after his departure to Moroccan giants Wydad AC.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach leaves the club at the top of the Algerian Ligue 1. In recent days, Mokwena, who has also coached Orlando Pirates and Chippa United, has been linked with a move to Libyan giants Al-Ittihad.
In a statement issued on their social media platforms on Saturday, MC Alger confirmed that Mokwena had decided to leave the club. During his time at the club, Mokwena led the team to an Algerian Super Cup title.
MC ALGER CONFIRMS THE DEPARTURE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN COACH
“The management of Algeria MC announces the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena from the club’s technical team, following the activation of the clause that terminates his duties as head of the first team, whereby the contract provides that the coach pays the club two months’ salaries if he wishes to leave,” the club said in the statement written in Arabic and translated to English.
RULANI MOKWENA LEAVES AN IMPACT AT THE ALGERIAN SIDE
“The decision came after the coach’s meeting with the club’s management, during which he expressed his conviction to end his time with the team, after eight months at the club.
“During this period, Mokwena managed to lead the team to the title of the Algerian “Super Cup”, the team under his supervision has maintained the top of the professional league ranking since the first rounds of the season, in an experience that also saw the team exit from the competitors of the Copa Algeria and the African Champions League.”
“The management of MC Algeria would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to coach Rulani Mokwena and his technical staff for the work and efforts they have put forward during their supervision of the team. They wish them all the best and success in their upcoming professional stations.”
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