Rulani Mokwena became the fifth coach to win consecutive DStv Premiership Coach of the Season awards and duly credited Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe for his leadership after picking up his accolade.
Mokwena was named the PSL Coach of the Season, following in the footsteps of Pitso Mosimane, Gordon Igesund, Stuart Baxter, and Gavin Hunt, who have claimed the award on multiple occasions.
Mokwena led Sundowns to the inaugural African Football League title and lifted the DStv Premiership with six games to spare while coming agonisingly close to going an entire season without defeat on the final day of the season.
Mokwena won his maiden Coach of the Season award in the 2021/22 campaign when he was Sundowns’ joint-head coach alongside Manqoba Mngqithi.
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“I feel extremely privileged and humbled to receive the Coach of the Season award on behalf of Sundowns and everyone who has invested so much during this past season,” Mokwena said.
“Individual awards are only but a reflection of the contribution of everybody else. A special mention to the chairman for his unwavering support and his dedication towards this club.
“Without him and his energy, love, and support, we would not have had this historic and memorable season. Everyone has played an incredible role in making sure that this team is as good as it was this past season,” he added.
"What they've done this season will never be forgotten. History has no blank pages and history will absolve this incredible team."
🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 🏆
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 23, 2024
Our Head Coach @coach_rulani reigns supreme and claims the coveted #DStvPrem Coach of the Season award! 🏆
Congratulations Coach! 👆#Sundowns #PSLAwards24 pic.twitter.com/sDCrDMzyG3
