Rulani Mokwena understands Wydad fans frustrations

There has been recent suggestions in Moroccan media that the ex-Mamelodi Sundowns mentor has been given three matches to turn results around. 

Mokwena, who joined Wydad in July, told CAF TV he understands the frustrations from the passionate supporters.  

"They are called winners for a reason, and they want to win everything – they want to win every match and succeed at everything they do, and this is the mentality of big clubs – Real Madrid is the same, so is Manchester United and Manchester City," said Mokwena.

"The fans put pressure on the players and the coaches to win every single day, so the expectations, I think, are normal, and I love that.

"I love working under pressure, I love working in big clubs because this is what fuels me is trying to succeed in making people happy because part of our lives is not to live for ourselves, but to live for others and be at service for the people who watch us and sacrifice for us.

"There are 5 000 000 supporters of this incredible club, and that means there are 5 000 000 families, and you know how big the Moroccan families are.

"You've got people who love this club and who are affected by the results of this club every single day, and therefore it's your responsibility to try to make these people happy.

"And there's nothing that gives me greater pleasure than to see people being happy because of our sacrifices, our investment, our work, and it's a great privilege.

"I wish, and I understand that for many reasons beyond the ones that I know – because I've only been here for a short period, I would really love and it would be amazing for me to see all the games played with the supporters because it would raise the level of the Botola.

"But I understand why – I've seen and experienced a little bit of how difficult it can be to manage the crowd, and a full capacity stadium."

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