Rulani Mokwena: Why I left Wydad

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed the real reasons behind his departure from Wydad.

Mokwena joined Wydad at the start of the 2024-25 season following his dismissal from the Brazilians.

He had signed a two-year deal which would have officially ended in 2026 but his stint was cut short.

Towards the end of his departure, reports surfaced that Mokwena had not been paid for eight months, and he confirmed they were true.

But while very few individuals can survive without a salary, the 38-year-old revealed that’s not why he left Wydad because football for him is not about money.

He is also of the view that results had nothing to do with his departure given that Wydad were sitting third on the log.

That despite bringing in almost 30 new players to try and awaken this sleeping giant of African football.

However, Mokwena believes a combination of issues from both sides led to his departure after they felt the relationship wasn’t working.

Furthermore, he believes the presence of his agent Steve Kapeluschnik in Morocco when the story of his unpaid salaries broke didn’t help the situation.

RULANI MOKWENA ON HIS WYDAD DEPARTURE

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