This recognition comes six days after Sundowns won the league for a record-extending seventh successive time.
It’s the second time that the 37-year-old won the prize this season after picking up the award last August.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has been named Coach of the Month for April. Picture: Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix There’s more reason for Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena to celebrate after he was named the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month for April.The Premier Soccer League announced on Wednesday that Mokwena won the award ahead of Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, Steve Barker of Stellenbosch FC and Chippa United co-coaches Kwanele Kopo and Thabo September.
It’s the second time that the 37-year-old won the prize this season after picking up the award last August. Mokwena guided the Brazilians to victories over Richards Bay, Cape Town Spurs, Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy and a draw to Moroka Swallows in April.This recognition comes six days after Sundowns won the league for a record-extending seventh successive time following the 5-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.
Sekhukhune United leftback Asekho Tiwani’s wonder goal from the halfway line against Spurs earned the individual award for the goal of the month. He was up against Royal AM’s Sedywn George and Tebogo Mokoena of Sundowns.According to the league, all the winning coaches and players will each receive a trophy and R7, 000 courtesy of the league sponsors.
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