Rhulani Mokwena ready to dive into Orlando Pirates' deep waters after Jose Riveiro's exit - 'I would consider it, it’s a big club & has people close to my heart'

Rhulani Mokwena helped Mamelodi Sundowns win back-to-back Premier Soccer League crowns and an African Football League title.

He then left for Botola Pro League outfit Wydad Casablanca - of course, after falling out with Masandawana.

Things didn't work out in Morocco as anticipated, rendering the 38-year-old a free agent.

Mokwena has been linked to many teams in Mzansi and abroad.

Egyptian giants Zamalek are one of the teams that the 38-year-old was associated with after Jose Peseiro's exit.

At home, Orlando Pirates are in the market for a coach following Jose Riveiro's exit to Al Ahly.

“No, I don’t know [about Pirates interest in me], I’ve just arrived back in the country, to be honest, I don’t know,” he told Soccer Africa.

“Of course, I would consider it. It’s a big club, and it still has people who are very close to me and to my heart.

“I’m very, very fond of Dr [Irvin] Khoza, very fond and he will always have a very special place in my heart. I’ve been fortunate enough that, as a coach, I’ve learnt a lot about leadership from the best football leaders on the continent," Mokwena continued

“Dr Khoza is number one, for sure, in general knowledge, history, geography, football, humanity, religion, and everything.

“Dr Patrice Motsepe, the things that he taught me, the same. Another one is [Hicham Ait Mena], the president of Wydad Casablanca, an incredible human being.

"I really enjoyed my time working for the president of Wydad," he concluded.

Mokwena has publicly shown interest in working for Pirates; it is interesting to see whether the management will give him a chance.

Regardless of the decision, Mokwena has what it takes to deliver anywhere on the continent. It is just a matter of time before he gets another team to coach.