Rhulani Mokwena has made headlines by being appointed as the new head coach of MC Alger, the reigning champions of the Algerian Ligue 1. The club announced his appointment ahead of the 2025/26 season, marking his return to top-flight management after a brief spell out of work following his departure from Wydad Casablanca in April. Mokwena is expected to lead MC Alger in the upcoming CAF Champions League campaign and will prepare the team for their Super Cup clash against city rivals USM Alger[1][3].
This move comes just weeks after Mokwena and Mamelodi Sundowns mutually agreed to part ways, ending his tenure as head coach where he contributed significantly to the club’s successes. Sundowns praised his contribution and wished him well in future endeavors[4].
While Mokwena had also reportedly attracted interest from Tanzanian champions Young Africans, where negotiations were rumored but not finalized, his decision to join MC Alger puts an end to that speculation for now. His arrival at MC Alger signifies the club’s ambition as they seek to dominate both domestically and continentally in the new season[5][7].