Rhulani Mokwena

Uncategorized October 28, 2019

Minister Mbalula: Rhulani is not equal to the task

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula and self-confessed Orlando Pirates fan has expressed serious doubts about whether Rhulani Mokwena is the right man for the Buccanneers top job.Mokwena has won just twice in nine matches since taking the reins at Pirates…

Uncategorized October 16, 2019

Mokwena having sleepless nights at Buccanneers helm

Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena admits that the stress that comes with managing a club of the Buccaneers' stature is giving him sleepless nights.Mokwena has had to fill the big shoes left behind by Milutin Sredojevic and has only…

Uncategorized October 8, 2019

Khuzwayo calls for patience at Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo has called on the powers that be at the club to keep faith with interim coach Rhulani Mokwena.Mokwena hurriedly took over the Pirates hot seat after Milutin Sredojevic's sudden departure two months…

Uncategorized October 7, 2019

Cheeseboy believes Pirates can recover

Orlando Pirates could still find their way back to the top of the Premiership this season, according to former Bucs midfielder Lebohang 'Cheeseboy' Mokoena.Rhulani Mokwena's charges have made a slow start to the season and are languishing in…

Uncategorized October 2, 2019

Rhulani: Monyane best right-back in the country

Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena has rated Thabiso Monyane as the best right-back in the country after the 19-year-old's impressive early season displays.Monyane has featured in six of Pirates' eight matches this season and was a standout performer…

Uncategorized August 26, 2019

Rhulani: We poured our heart and soul

Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena could not fault his players for a lack of effort after their CAF Champions League campaign came to an end on Saturday.After losing the first leg 1-0 in Zambia, Pirates drew 1-1 with Green…

Uncategorized August 21, 2019

‘We can be proud of these ones’ – Mokwena

Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Rhulani Mokwena felt there were "a lot of positives" to take away from his side's performance in a 0-0 draw with AmaZulu on Tuesday night.The Buccaneers went into the Premiership encounter looking to halt a…

Uncategorized November 12, 2018

Why Coach Rhulani Mokwena Deserves Much More Respect Than Actually Given

It was a clash between two South African heavyweights when Mamelodi Sundowns held Orlando Pirates to a goalless draw this past weekend, but sadly, that wasn’t the only clash that happened at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, with a Masandawana supporter…

Uncategorized October 29, 2018

Micho defends Mokwena over Solinas comments

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has defended assistant Rhulani Mokwena for suggesting that Kaizer Chiefs mentor Giovanni Solinas is inferior to Steve Komphela.Mokwena made the statement in the lead-up to last weekend's Soweto derby and said that Chiefs were…

Uncategorized July 12, 2018

Mokwena: Iron Duke drives the ship

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena says club boss Dr Irvin Khoza is an inspiration behind Bucs wanting to do well in the CAF Champions League.Pirates are currently in Zambia in pre-season training during which time they will face…