Done Deal? Former Sundowns Coach Rulani Mokwena Spotted at Orlando Pirates

 As the dust settles following Jose Riveiro's departure to Al Ahly, speculation on who will take over at Orlando Pirates is heating up. All indications seem to point towards a familiar face: Rulani Mokwena. At this moment, the speculation is heating up. Recent indications indicate that Mokwena is now firmly in the running for the vacant Buccaneers coaching position. Soccer Laduma was the first to link Mokwena with the position. Despite the fact that sources close to the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca coach have remained silent, the quiet is only serving to fuel rumours of a spectacular return to the team that he once headed.

Although nothing has been finalised, Mokwena's name continues to be at the top of the list, according to an informant within the Pirates camp who sent this information to the Siya team. It is believed that Rulani is in the running for the post, but no one wants to provide too much information about it. It has been revealed by the source that there is interest, and things appear to be encouraging. In light of the fact that Pirates intend to embark on a preseason tour of Germany at the beginning of July, the club is anxious to have established their new coach prior to that time. The announcement is anticipated to take place around the end of June, according to a second source within the organisation, which will provide the new manager with sufficient time to be ready for the forthcoming season.

Mokwena's prior experience with Pirates, during which he first worked as an assistant coach under Milutin Sredojevic and later assumed the role of interim coach, has provided him with a unique understanding of the club's culture and the demands that are placed upon it. With stints at Chippa United, Sundowns, and most recently Wydad Casablanca, Mokwena has developed into a more mature player. He is now 38 years old. Despite the fact that Pirates have not yet officially confirmed anything, the mounting chatter and cautious quiet from Mokwena's side indicate that something really significant may be in the works. Would it be possible for Rulani to mark the beginning of a new era for the Buccaneers? The football community is holding its breath with anticipation.