Rulani Mokwena Wins Back-To-Back Manager Awards As Pyramids Coach Makes History With Perfect 14-Game Run

Following his stellar debut with Pyramids FC, South African football coach Rulani Mokwena has received yet another individual accolade—this time, Manager of the Month—in the Egyptian Premier League. Mokwena's name has continued to make headlines in North Africa.

The former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns has had an incredible start to his career in Egypt, where he has guided Pyramids to become one of the country's most formidable teams.

His most recent accolade follows an unprecedented winning streak that saw his team win eight of their last ten Egyptian Premier League matches during the time frame highlighted by the announcement.

The sum of his accomplishments is even more astounding. The first few months under Mokwena's leadership at Pyramids were unforgettable, as he led the club to 14 wins in a row across all competitions.

The award Mokwena received in October is a testament to the reliability he has provided to Pyramids in the Egyptian Premier League.

Winning eight straight league matches is quite an accomplishment, particularly when competing against well-established African heavyweights like Zamalek and Al Ahly.

By integrating offensive prowess with tactical discipline and organization, Mokwena's squad has proven they can triumph in a variety of settings.

The South African coach has proven time and again that he can modify his football tenets to fit a new league, culture, and team.

Egypt, a country with high expectations and fierce competition for major honors, is paying attention to his accomplishments.

But Mokwena's flawless record in every tournament is the real story.

On November 3, he won his fourteenth match in a row as Pyramids knocked out Smouha 1-0 in the Egyptian League Cup. His stellar winning streak in Egyptian football continued with this result.

The accomplishment is even more noteworthy given that Mokwena is still in the early stages of his tenure with the club.

Prior to his July 2026 arrival at Pyramids, he coached in Libya, Morocco, and Algeria. During his time at Mamelodi Sundowns, he won a number of awards and became known as a young coach with a lot of potential in South Africa. This led to his appointment.

As a South African coach, Mokwena's success is great news for the country's reputation abroad.

His fellow South African tactician, Pitso Mosimane, had great success with Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly, and he is now following in his footsteps.

In one of the most competitive football environments in Africa, the value of South African technical expertise is further demonstrated by this recognition.

The next step, though, is to keep performing at this level as the season goes on.

In their pursuit of domestic and continental success, Mokwena and his players will encounter progressively tougher obstacles. On November 23, they will face Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League, a match that will likely be a huge challenge to their title hopes.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DKwCnbnHJ/