Eight months at Wydad Athletic Club without a salary! Rhulani Mokwena forced to pay from own pocket for additional equipment as ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach's agent travels to Morocco for crunch talks - Reports

Representatives of Wydad Casablanca head coach Rhulani Mokwena have travelled to Morocco for crunch talks with the club, according to reports by SABC Sports.

The crunch talks are set to happen as the former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach is said to have gone for eight months without salary.

However, the reports further suggest that the South African head coach has not given his representatives the permission to approach Fifa over the matter.

Mokwena's backroom staff, Allan Freese, Sinethemba Badela, and goalkeeper coach Sean Louw, have also not been paid.

After his surprise exit from Sundowns, Mokwena was appointed by the Moroccan giants in July 2024, but his life with the club has not been rosy.

From on-field struggles to reports about delayed salaries, the Premier Soccer League-winning coach has had challenges in North Africa.

Currently, they are fourth, and RS Berkane have already won the Botola Pro League title.

Mokwena's side was recently eliminated from the cup competition and is now chasing a Champions League spot. They must win the remaining five games to ensure they qualify for continental football next season.

With the reports of crunch talks now emerging, speculation around his future is set to accelerate.

Recently, he dared the club to sack him if they were not satisfied with his performance, adding more fuel to the speculation of his future beyond this season.

They are set to face Raja Casablanca in a league game on April 12.