Orlando Pirates are gunning for Rulani Mokwena as their next manager, but there’s one massive barrier in their way.
Rulani move isn’t straightforward for Orlando Pirates
Rulani Mokwena will leave Wydad AC at the end of the campaign. He’s been strongly linked with the Orlando Pirates job, but that move looks unlikely because of his salary demands. Unless the Sea Robbers shift their wage structure, former Sundowns boss Mokwena will unlikely accept a pay cut.
“The Spaniard (Riveiro) recently confirmed that he will leave the Buccaneers when his contract expires at the end of the season,” KickOff confirmed.
“The report adds that Riveiro’s salary is believed to be significantly lower than Mokwena’s, and the Moroccan giants are currently working towards parting ways with their coach by mutual consent.”
Where will Makgopa be playing next season?
Although Evidence Makgopa’s industry, relentless pressing and work ethic see him start the occasional big game or cup finals, Tshegofatso Mabasa has become the first-choice striker in league games. Makgopa started both Pirates’ Caf Champions League quarter-final clashes with MC Alger. However, he was on the bench for the semi-final first leg against Pyramids. He’d love to be more involved in the bread and butter of the Betway Premiership; 24-year-old Makgopa has appeared 17 times in the league. Most of those have been as a substitute.
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Should Pirates blow open their wage structure to get Rulani Mokwena on board?
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