Coach Rhulani Mokwena may possibly return to Soweto as head coach for Orlando Pirates following Jose Riveiro's departure.
(The Post News)– Rhulani Mokwena’s possible return to the Orlando Pirates has generated a lot of conversation in South African football circles. After leaving the Moroccan team Wydad Casablanca, where he struggled to take the team to third place in the Botola Pro 1 league, Mokwena declared he would be leaving at the end of the current campaign.
Family tradition is the foundation of Mokwena’s affiliation with the Orlando Pirates. Both his uncle, Jomo Sono, and father, Julius “JJ” Sono, are highly regarded in the club’s past. His possible comeback is made more sentimental by this familial connection.
Nevertheless, not everyone supports his return. Moeneeb Josephs, a former Pirates goalie, voiced his worries, pointing to problems from Mokwena’s time with the team. Josephs underlined that a coach must be able to blend in with the current team culture without causing any problems.
Many people believe Mokwena is a qualified contender to guide the Orlando Pirates back to glory in spite of these misgivings. His recent stay in Morocco and his time with Mamelodi Sundowns, where he had much success, have expanded his tactical knowledge and leadership abilities. His possible comeback might be a calculated move to help the team regain its competitive advantage in South African football.
As things progress, Orlando Pirates stakeholders will have to balance the advantages of Mokwena’s background and heritage against the worries expressed by fans and former players. The choice will surely influence the club’s course in the upcoming campaigns.
Speaking to iDiski Times, Mokwena said that in his next role, his “philosophy of control, intensity, and development needs to be reflected. For Mokwena, while a stable club with sufficient resources provides an immediate competitive base, a project with the potential to re-establish with purpose speaks to his desire to leave a legacy.
However, Mokwena did note that he is open to both as long as there is a common dedication to greatness and resources to support the aspirations.
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