The man who currently holds Orlando Pirates' goalscoring record has expressed his desire for Rulani Mokwena to replace Jose Riveiro as the side's head coach next season.
Riveiro has already informed Pirates he will not extend beyond the end of his current contract ending in June.
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During his time at Sundowns, the young tactician achieved a degree of success, winning four league titles (including during his time as co-coach) and one African Football League trophy.
"I'm not suggesting this just because Rulani might have unfinished business with Pirates," explains Benedict Vilakazi.
"He is the only candidate available after the issues he's facing at Wydad. Rulani is a good coach, and I believe he can elevate Orlando Pirates to the next level.
"At Wydad, the challenge is that North African teams tend not to believe in development. They focus on immediate results.
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"Coach Rulani prefers to nurture and develop his own team, which has led to a conflict with the Wydad management.
"They want ready-made players who can deliver results instantly.
"While they appreciate South African coaches, they don't fully understand that our approach requires patience to build a strong and sustainable team over the years," says the man affectionately known as 'Tso', who scored a record 52 goals from midfield for Pirates.
