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Rhulani Mokwena, MC Alger, November 2025

Mokwena closing in on R25 million contract with Egyptian giants

The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the summit of African football, with Pyramids FC closing in on his signature and offering a massive salary incentive for the 39-year-old and his technical staff.

Egyptian giants eye Mokwena for head coach role

The highly-rated tactician could be set for a sensational return to the pinnacle of North African football as Egyptian heavyweights begin their search for a new leader. The former Masandawana tactician is currently navigating a complicated exit from the Libyan side following a challenging campaign.

Mokwena linked with Al Ittihad exit

Just four months into his North African adventure, the South African coach appears to be heading for an unexpected exit. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician, who has become one of the continent's most talked-about coaches, is reportedly on the verge of parting ways with Al Ittihad.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025.

Sundowns urged to bring back Ribeiro

Masandawana legend Hlompho Kekana has called for a sensational reconciliation between the club and the 27-year-old. The Brazilian forward is currently embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with the Tshwane giants following his controversial departure last year.

Lucas Ribeiro, Cultural Leonesa, November 2025

Lucas Ribeiro set to sign with Mokwena's Al Ittihad Tripoli

The 2024/25 PSL Player of the Season and the Golden Boot winner was relegated with Spanish LaLiga 2 side Cultural Leonesa and will not see his short term contract extended, leaving him as a free agent less than a year on from his acrimonious departure from Masandawana.

Khuliso Mudau, Tashreeq Mathews, Teboho Mokoena, Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2025

Mokwena's Al-Ittihad come knocking on Sundowns' door for Bafana duo

The ambitious Libyan giants are apparently not content with luring Thembinkosi Lorch and Stephane Aziz Ki to Tripoli and have set their sights on two Masandawana players to bolster the South African coach's squad.