Zamalek set to overlook Pitso Mosimane in favour of Orlando Pirates-linked Premier Soccer League winner Rhulani Mokwena - Reports

Both Rhulani Mokwena and Pitso Mosimane are free agents.

Jingles parted ways unceremoniously with the Iranian outfit Esteghlal.

Mokwena was released by the Botola Pro League side Wydad Casablanca.

Both Mosimane and Mokwena have been linked with the vacant coaching position at Orlando Pirates, after Jose Riveiro exit. Reports have it that the Spaniard has since signed for Al Ahly.

After parting ways with Jose Peseiro, Zamalek are in the market for a new coach.

Mosimane was 'recommended' to Zamalek, but the latest reports have now placed Mokwena in front of 'Jingles'.

"South African coach Rulani Mokwena is close to embarking on a new coaching experience in the Egyptian Premier League after receiving an offer from Zamalek to take over the team for the upcoming period," Radio Mars reported.

"This development comes just hours after Wydad Athletic Club announced the mutual termination of Mokwena's contract, following a period in which he had not achieved results that satisfied fans' expectations," they concluded.

Mokwena will be hungry to prove himself after a frustrating outing in Morocco while Mosimane has not had a stable team since his exit from Al Ahly.

Regardless of who they appoint, South African football will gain since it will market the game as well as the coaches.

It is also a wake-up call for Pirates to get their man as soon as possible.