MC Alger midfielder Mohamed Zougrana has praised the coaching prowess of newly appointed head coach Rulani Mokwena.
The South African gaffer recently took over as head coach of the Algerian champions following the club’s decision to part ways with Tunisian manager Khaled Ben Yahia at the end of the season.
The 38-year-old coach is renowned for his Tiki-taka style of play, which brought him success at Mamelodi Sundowns before he left to join Wydad Athletic Club last season.
Just weeks into his tenure at Alger, the Burkina Faso international has lavished praise on Mokwena, highlighting his technical expertise.
Zougrana, who joined Alger in 2023, is confident that the former Wydad tactician will help him improve, as he is a strong admirer of Mokwena’s Tiki-taka philosophy.
“He is a well-known coach on the continental level, and he previously succeeded with Sundowns by winning the CAF Champions League title, which allowed him to shine,” Zougrana said according to Chaab.
“Technically, he is different from the previous coach, because the South African coach greatly prefers quick plays and short passes, which will help us a lot. He will help us develop our technical and artistic capabilities during the next season.
“Of course, as a player, I am very interested in working with a coach who works to develop my capabilities because this gives me the necessary strength to face the challenges I face in my sporting career.
“I must be technically ready to perform at my best during matches, which is what makes me passionate about working with him.”
