Ex-Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena arrested in Algeria

Mokwena free to join Ittihad after Algeria arrest

Former Pirates and Sundowns head coach Mokwena found himself arrested at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers.

Confirmed: Coach Rulani Mokwena arrested

The South African Embassy has confirmed coach Rulani Mokwena's arrest in Algiers for allegedly attempting to leave Algeria with undeclared foreign currency.

Ex-Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena arrested in Algeria

Official: Rulani's New Club Confirmed

Al Ittihad Tripoli have announced the appointment of Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach. Mokwena had been linked with the Libyan clubs for several months, who have been long-term admirers of the former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor. And after the recent departure of Khaled Ben Yahia, the pursuit of his services intensified, leading to Mokwena’s departure from MC Alger. Mokwena won the Algerian Super Cup and was leading the Algerian Ligue 1 comfor…

DIRCO's Clayson Monyela confirms Rulani Mokwena is safely in Libya after detention in Algeria

Clayson Monyela confirmed that Rulani Mokwena has safely left Algeria after his recent detention over undeclared currency, but he hasn't returned to South Africa.

Rulani Mokwena cleared to leave Algeria after arrest

Rulani Mokwena cleared to leave Algeria after arrest Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:45 ALGIERS - Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has been cleared to leave Algeria after he was arrested at the weekend.Mokwena was given a suspended sentence for violating the country's currency regulations.He was detained by customs officials at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers on Sunday. The officials found him leaving Algeria with…