Rhulani Mokwena breaks silence on leaving Thembinkosi Lorch's Wydad AC as dream of facing Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in Fifa Club World Cup is dashed - 'I wish'

Wydad Athletic Club finally confirmed the exit of coach Rhulani Mokwena.

The 38-year-old has been on special leave from the club after what the management felt were inconsistent results across all competitions.

Mokwena joined Wydad AC as a free agent at the start of the season after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

In the 2023/24 season, Wydad Casablanca finished sixth in the Botola Pro League table.

They missed out on Caf competitions and Mokwena was supposed to help them return to the top.

By virtue of winning the Caf Champions League in the 2021/22 season and reaching the final a year later, the Moroccans qualified for the expanded 2025 Fifa Club World Cup.

The team was pooled with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, a dream for Mokwena, who is a big fan of the Spaniard.

“As I say goodbye, I carry unforgettable memories from Wydad, a club that will forever remain in my heart,” he stated.

“I wish the team, staff, and fans tremendous success in the new season and the Club World Cup. May you continue to make history and inspire us all. Dima Wydad," Mokwena concluded.

Mokwena has been linked to a vacant coaching position at Orlando Pirates after the exit of coach Jose Riveiro.

With his quality, Mokwena is not expected to be out of action for long.