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The prodigy Rulani Mokwena follows him from Mamelodi Sundowns!
The Mamelodi Sundowns exodus continues with both technical staff and players alike, leaving the club ahead of next season.
The exodus started with midfielder Bongani Zungu, strangely announcing his own exit from Sundowns through his social media platforms.
Zungu was then followed by the likes of Gaston Sirino, Brian Onyango and Thabiso Kutumela. It then turned into the technical team with the biggest casualty being coach Rulani Mokwena. After that Junior Mendieta found a new club, after being sold to a club in the Greek topflight. The Argentinian playmaker leaves Sundowns after the club triggered his R10 million buy-out clause from Stellenbosch FC last season.
Now according to FARPost, Sundowns have now also lost the services of their DStv Diski Challenge coach Sinethemba Badela.
“On Wednesday afternoon, Sinethemba Badela tendered his resignation. The departure of key personnel raises concerns about the club’s stability and future direction. Badela’s departure, coupled with the loss of fitness trainer Sibusiso Mahlangu and performance analysts Sibusiso Makitla and Dayle Solomons, leaves Sundowns with significant gaps to fill in their coaching staff. Speculation is rife that Badela will reunite with Mokwena at his next destination, with Wydad being a potential landing spot.
This further deepens the uncertainty surrounding Sundowns as the club grapples with the task of rebuilding its technical team and maintaining team morale amidst the upheaval.” Wrote the publication.
Sundowns could use this opportunity for a fresh start. In doing so, they have already brought back a familiar face. Coach Steve Komphela was announced as a senior coach along side Manqoba Mngqithi. Mngqithi is reportedly being prepared for a different role at the club, as they continue their search for a Mokwena replacement.
Badela was regarded as one of the best coaching minds at the club. His departure from Sundowns could see him follow Mokwena and form part of his Wydad Casablanca technical staff. Did he make the right choice by leaving the Brazilians? Leave your comments and thoughts below!
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