Rulani Mokwena has been placed on special leave by Wydad Casablanca pending the termination of his contract at the end of the Botola Pro League season.
The 38-year-old South African coach has had a difficult time with the Moroccan giants, only managing to place his side third in the Botola Pro league. With one match remaining, Wydad can only finish third if they win their remaining game.
On Tuesday, Wydad issued a statement confirming that Rulani Mokwena was placed on special leave.
“The board of directors of Wydad Athletic Club announces, at the request of the first-team coach, Rulani Mokwena, that he has been granted an exceptional leave extending beyond the team’s last match in the professional championship, due to the great psychological pressures he has experienced recently,” read the statement.
“The Wydad Athletic Club management confirms that the termination of the contractual relationship with coach Rulani Mokwena will take place officially immediately after the end of the professional championship, out of respect for the terms of the contract concluded between the two parties.
Rulani Mokwena and Wydad officially part ways
“It also stresses that this decision will not entail any financial compensation as is being circulated, with the exception of the payment of the monthly wages due only.
“Accordingly, the sports director and national coach, Mr. Amine Benhachem, has been assigned to lead the first team during this phase, with our sincere wishes for him and all the team’s components to succeed,” Wydad said in a statement.
Rulani Mokwena is yet to comment on the matter. According to various reports, the 38-year-old coach is one of the favourites to take over at Orlando Pirates.
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