Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says it was not his intention to leave the Brazilians, but his hand was forced.
“I didn’t want to leave. I have to make that clear. But I think my hand was forced,” said Mokwena.Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up about his shock departure from the Brazilians.Sundowns on Wednesday confirmed through a statement that they had “amicably” parted ways with Mokwena.
Having won the DStv Premiership for the third time in a row and also won the Coach of the Season award also for the third time in a row, Mokwena said the club’s decision to let him go did not make sense. “I’m blessed with enough wisdom to comprehend some of the things like this. Sometimes in football some strange things happen. But that’s the game.”
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