Rulani Mokwena

thumb|Rulani Mokwena Rulani Mlungisi Mokwena (born 9 January 1987) is a South African football manager who is the current manager of Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids FC. The son of former Orlando Pirates player Julias Sono Hloae, and nephew to Jomo Sono, Mokwena hails from a footballing family and started his professional coaching career in the youth systems at Silver Stars, before serving as an assistant manager at Mamelodi Sundowns and Pirates. In 2019, he became interim manager of the latter club, holding the position for five months, before being appointed as the head coach at Chippa United the following year Quotes I’m under no illusions; I understand football very well, especially after coaching several big clubs I’ve been fortunate to lead Orlando Pirates, an incredible institution, and Mamelodi Sundowns — two clubs that are very close to my heart and my family. Each experience has been part of a gradual growth process. Every challenge I faced prepared me for the next step. What I learned at Pirates prepared me for Sundowns. What I learned at Sundowns prepared me for Wydad. And what I experienced at Wydad prepared me for this job — each with its own unique demands From training methodology, tactical refinement, and developing my game model, to player management, supporter relations, club structures, upward and downward management, and even recruitment and scouting — every stage added to my development. Hopefully, in the coming years, I can continue to grow — and help the club grow as well ‘Grateful’ Rulani Mokwena on How Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Wydad AC Stints Shaped Him For MC Alger, 18 January 2026, Pulse Sport by Reporter External links Category:Football (soccer) coaches Category:Living people Category:1987 births Category:Sportspeople from South Africa