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Rhulani Mokwena, MC Alger, February 2026

Received like a king! Watch how Mokwena arrived in Libya

In search of a new challenge, the South African tactician moved from Algeria to Libya. In Tripoli, he will be in charge of an iconic club in the North African country, where he is expected to guide them back to glory. The 39-year-old tactician was in charge of MC Alger for just eight months, and in that period, he lifted the Algerian Super Cup.

Mokwena denies money the motivation behind Al Ittihad move

The South African coach has broken his silence on the shock decision to trade Algerian giants MC Alger for Libyan side Al Ittihad. The 39-year-old tactician, who leaves his former club at the top of the table, insists that his motivations were rooted in a long-term sporting project rather than a massive payday.

Done Deal: Mokwena appointed as Al-Ittihad coach after controversial MC Alger exit

The Libyan giants had expressed their interest in the South African tactician, and finally, they have landed their man. The Premier Soccer League title winner has left the Algerian side mid-season following his appointment before the current campaign began. After leaving the Algiers-based outfit, with whom he won the Algerian Super Cup, he embraces a new challenge in Libya.

Mokwena taken to court, found guilty & sentenced in Algeria

The 39-year-old found himself on the wrong side of the law a couple of days after parting ways with MC Alger, a team he had coached for eight months. He has been tipped to take over another top-tier outfit in Libya, with the announcement made late on Tuesday.

Mokwena arrested in Algeria! But why is he behind bars after quitting MC Alger?

The 38-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club tactician is in trouble with the Algerian authorities, a couple of days after leaving the People's Club. The Kaizer Chiefs-linked coach has been tipped to join South African attacker Thembinkosi Lorch, who is currently contracted to Libyan outfit Al-Ittihad.

Rhulani Mokwena, MC Alger, November 2025

MC Alger confirm Mokwena replacement as Al-Ittihad deal inches closer

The North African side have moved quickly to replace the South African tactician who quit over the weekend. And, in a twist of fate rarely seen in football, it looks like the two coaches are basically 'swapping' clubs.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	MC Alger	21	15	4	2	28	9	19	49	W W W W D
2	JS Saoura	23	12	4	7	27	23	4	40	W W L W W
3	Olympique Akbou	22	11	6	5	29	23	6	39	W D W W W
4	CS Constantine	24	10	8	6	25	17	8	38	L D D D W
5	MC Oran	23	10	6	7	27	21	6	36	W L W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

MC Alger

W
W
W
W
D

JS Saoura

W
W
L
W
W

Olympique Akbou

W
D
W
W
W

CS Constantine

L
D
D
D
W

MC Oran

W
L
W
W
W

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