US EditionMan City's first Club World Cup opponent Wydad splits with coach weeks before US tournament
- Wydad and coach Rhulani Mokwena mutually ended their contract just a month prior to their scheduled match against Manchester City in the Club World Cup held in Philadelphia.
- The departure follows several months of reported non-payment to Mokwena amid preparations for the revamped 32-team FIFA tournament opening June 14 in the United States.
- Wydad will play Manchester City on June 18, then Juventus in Philadelphia, before facing Al Ain in Washington DC, while currently lacking an announced coaching replacement.
- Mokwena expressed thanks to Wydad president Hicham Ait Menna for his leadership and wished the team 'tremendous success' at the Club World Cup in a joint statement released Monday.
- Wydad's preparation may be hindered by a FIFA ban barring new player registrations due to unpaid fees, and the club will appoint its tenth coach in three years since 2022 African Champions League-winning coach Regragui left.
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St Catharines Standard
Man City’s first Club World Cup opponent Wydad splits with coach weeks before US tournament
Four weeks before facing Manchester City in its opening Club World Cup game in Philadelphia, Wydad coach Rhulani Mokwena has left the Moroccan team.
Rulani's Wydad Farewell Message
Former Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has sent a farewell message to his last employers and the club’s fans, while also stating he is “actively exploring new opportunities”. On Tuesday, Wydad and Mokwena had officially terminated his contract, with the club stating they parted “united in gratitude and mutual respect”. Mokwena, who was in charge of 35 games, winning 14, had been on special leave for the last three games, which the …
Four weeks before taking on Manchester City in his first World Cup match in Philadelphia, Wydad's coach has disassociated himself from the Moroccan team.
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