Rulani Mokwena, the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach, has once again become a thorn in the side of South Africa’s football giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
After making a name for himself at Sundowns, where he successfully snatched top players from under the noses of Chiefs and Pirates, Mokwena is now set to impact the market on a continental level.
Mokwena’s Success at Sundowns and the Market Rivals
During his time at Sundowns, Mokwena was well-known for securing the signings of quality players like Teboho Mokoena, Sipho Mbule, Junior Mendieta, and Zuko Mdunyelwa.
Chiefs and Pirates were both interested in these players but ultimately lost out, with all four opting to join Sundowns.
Mokwena’s ability to attract talent helped reinforce the dominance of Sundowns in both the domestic and international scenes.
Mokwena’s Move to Wydad Casablanca
At the start of the current season, Mokwena made a significant move to Wydad Casablanca in Morocco.
Many believed this might offer a relief to Chiefs and Pirates, with Mokwena no longer competing for South African talent.
However, it seems his departure has done nothing but present a new challenge to these clubs, as Mokwena now stands as a threat to all three on the continental market.
Latest Threat: Stephane Aziz Ki from Yanga SC
According to reports from Soccer-Laduma, Mokwena is now close to securing the signature of Yanga SC star Stephane Aziz Ki, a player who was introduced to South African fans during a thrilling CAF Champions League quarter-final between Sundowns and Yanga SC.
Chiefs and Pirates were both linked with Aziz Ki, but now Mokwena is poised to beat them to the deal.
Change of Heart from Yanga SC
While Yanga SC initially stated they would not be selling Aziz Ki in January due to their continental commitments, reports suggest that the situation has changed.
Mokwena’s new club, Wydad, has reportedly reached an agreement to bring the Burkinabe star to Morocco.
This would be a significant blow to both Chiefs and Pirates, who had hoped to secure the talented midfielder for their own squads.
Wydad’s Aggressive Moves in the Transfer Market
Wydad Casablanca is not stopping at Aziz Ki, as the club is also reportedly closing in on two other signings: El Mehdi Benabid from AS FAR Rabat and Moroccan international Nordin Amrabat.
These signings would further strengthen Wydad’s position in African football, and Mokwena’s leadership could bring them even more success in the near future.
The deals are said to be close to completion, pending the return of Wydad’s president from a meeting in the United States.
Chiefs and Pirates Fans React
As the news breaks, fans of both Chiefs and Pirates are left wondering if missing out on Aziz Ki is a major setback for their teams or if they had already given up hope on securing his signature.
The transfer saga has sparked plenty of discussion, and it remains to be seen how these clubs will respond to Mokwena’s continued success on the African football stage.
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