Orlando Pirates have Rulani Mokwena in their crosshairs. A move for the ex-Sundowns man sounds audacious, but it’s not impossible.
What are Rulani’s wage demands, and can Orlando Pirates meet them?
Outgoing Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riveiro earns roughly half of what Rulani takes home with Wydad AC. Mokwena is unlikely to ease his wage demands, so Pirates would have to significantly increase that number on their balance sheet to secure the 38-year-old tactician’s signature. How can they secure those funds?
R75m spoils to the winners
Player sales could help, but the best way to inject some cash into the club is to win the Champions League. The eventual winners of this season’s competition will take home $4 million (R75 million). That number has grown from $2.5 million in 2022. Orlando Pirates must negotiate a tough second-leg semi-final clash in Egypt against Pyramids after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the first leg. If they advance to the final, either Mamelodi Sundowns or defending champions Al Ahly await them. Not only does the money help, but a second star can only add to the allure and prestige of the job.
Can Orlando Pirates pull off an audacious move for Rulani?
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