Under Pressure, Rulani Mokwena Rallies Wydad Players Ahead of Crucial Botola Pro Run-In
Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena and his technical team have reportedly held a high-stakes meeting with their players as the Moroccan giants prepare for the final four matches of the Botola Pro League season.
With Wydad currently sitting third on the log and four points behind second-placed AS FAR Rabat, Mokwena is under immense pressure to secure a top-two finish that would guarantee qualification for next season’s CAF Champions League. The Red Castle have endured a frustrating run of five consecutive league draws and were also knocked out of the Moroccan Throne Cup—results that have left supporters and management demanding nothing short of perfection in the remaining fixtures.
According to a report by LesiteInfo, Mokwena gathered his squad and staff for a crucial meeting, emphasizing the importance of unity, focus, and fighting spirit as the season draws to a close. The 38-year-old tactician is said to have urged his players not to give up, insisting that everything is still to play for in the race for continental qualification.
“The mission is clear—win the remaining matches,” was Mokwena’s reported message to the players, as he tries to instill belief and urgency within the squad. Despite the growing pressure and the club’s decision to allow him to stay only until the end of the season, the South African coach remains optimistic that a strong finish could change the narrative.
Mokwena is believed to be eyeing a longer stay at Wydad, with hopes of leading the team into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. However, his immediate focus remains on closing the gap between Wydad and AS FAR Rabat, starting with their upcoming fixture against Olympic Club Safi, who are currently eighth in the league.
The next few weeks will be decisive—not only for Wydad’s Champions League ambitions but also for Mokwena’s future with the Red Castle. With both fan and boardroom expectations at an all-time high, every match will be treated like a final.
