South African coach Rulani Mokwena will part ways with Wydad Casablanca at the conclusion of the current season.
Mokwena, 37, joined the Moroccan giants in July last year on a three-year contract following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Despite arriving with high expectations, his tenure has been marked by mounting pressure due to underwhelming results.
Under his leadership, Wydad has failed to clinch the Moroccan top-flight title and exited the Throne Cup at the quarterfinal stage.
The club has managed 13 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses this season, and currently sits third in the Botola Pro 1 standings with just five matches remaining.
Mokwena’s agent, Steven Kapeluschnik, confirmed that a decision has been reached for the coach to step down at the end of the campaign.
“I met with President Hicham Ait Mena, the coach, and the technical team, and there was mutual support between the two parties,” Kapeluschnik said as per Soccer Laduma.
“I told the president clearly: ‘If you don’t want Rulani to stay, tell us and we’ll leave.
“But if you want him, let him stay until the end of the season.’ It was agreed that he will stay until the end, and then we will leave in a professional and respectful manner.
“The future is clear now. There are five matches left, and Rulani will continue until the end,” he added.
Mokwena’s departure could cost Wydad Casablanca up to $1 million in compensation. His next major challenge comes in a high-stakes derby against fierce rivals Raja Casablanca on Saturday, April 12, at the iconic Stade Mohammed V — a clash that could significantly shape the final chapter of his stint with the club.
