'You deserve the best' - Wydad Casablanca's best player makes emotional tribute to outgoing Rhulani Mokwena as ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach's Pep Guardiola dream fades away

Rhulani Mokwena is about to leave his role as Wydad Casablanca coach after just one season at the helm of the Moroccan heavyweights.

But his difficult spell at Wydad has come with one of his star players, Mohamed Rayh,i appreciating the coach's work.

Former Netherlands Under-21 winger Rayhi is the Moroccan Botola League's joint-top scorer with 10 goals and also has two goals in the Excellence Cup. 

"I can't thank you enough for what you did for me," Rayhi said.

"How you treat me, how you make me a better person and a better player. You are an amazing being, an amazing coach.

"You make a lot of things better in Wydad, that the other people outside don't know. Thank you for everything and I wish you all the best in the future. 

"I also want to thank the staff for the amazing effort. You deserve the best."

What could be disheartening for Mokwena is the prospect of not being able to lead Wydad at the Fifa Club World Cup in June, where they are set to meet Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their opening game.

This was a tournament that the South African was expected to head to and exhibit his qualities as a coach.

He has also missed an opportunity to guide Wydad in the Caf Champions League next season.

According to SABC Sport, Mokwena is headed to a learnership program, which could see him miss the next games.

At the same time, the former Sundowns coach is being linked with Orlando Pirates, who will soon have Jose Riveiro leaving.