African Five-a-side

Rhulani Mokwena speaks about life in Algiers, coaching principles, CAF CL and Sundowns

26 Nov 2025

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi sits with MC Algiers coach, Rhulani Mokwena, to discuss his new life in Algiers and his coaching pastTimestamps: (00:00:17) First impression of Algeria(00:01:21) How much tourism do you do?(00:03:02) Best thing about being in Algeria so far?(00:06:03) Is MC Algiers underrated on the continent?(00:08:54) Can you tell how much this club means to people?(00:10:13) Is it heavy running a club that means so much?(00:12:21) How much North African supporters influence decision-making(00:15:35) What kind of football does MC Algiers want you to play?(00:18:55) Baptism of fire despite hot start in the league(00:24:26) Paradox of technical football vs lack of goals in Algeria(00:33:58) Playing so many young players so early(00:39:40) Repositioning Larbi Tabti(00:43:35) Playing Reda Halaimia as an inverted fullback(00:47:37) What are "principles" and what yours?(00:54:37) Keeping players stimulated in training(00:57:41) Challenging coach on his career management(01:04:35) Challenging coach on not being "obsessed" with winning CAF CL(01:09:32) Challenging coach on player vs coach responsibility(01:17:01) Motivation for beating Sundowns in CAF CL(01:19:05) How do you feel about Mamelodi Sundowns as a club?(01:22:07) Coaching with emotion vs coaching emotionally(01:24:43) Who will win the Afcon?(01:25:44) A South African youngster that will play in Europe(01:27:25) Continuing his family's legacyShot by Mindak Agency: https://www.instagram.com/mindak.agencyEdited by: Mohamed Benhassir-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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African Five-a-side

Rhulani Mokwena speaks about life in Algiers, coaching principles, CAF CL and Sundowns

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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