Rulani Mokwena leaves MC Alger in a shocking exit announced by his side earlier today despite the club being on top of the standings in Ligue 1

Rulani Mokwena has left Algerian side MC Alger the club has announced.

Mokwena’s from the North African side comes as a shock as five points clear in that country’s Ligue 1 table.

The club released a statement detailing Mokwena’s departure from the team.

“The management of Algeria MC announces the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena for the club's technical model, following the activation of the clause that ends his duties as head of the first team, where the contract ensures that Benda pays the coach two salaries in case he wishes to leave,” the statement reads.

“The decision came after the coach's meeting with the club's management, during which he expressed his conviction to end his experience with the team, after a career that lasted eight months.

“During this period, Mokwena managed to lead the dean to crown the Algeria Premier Cup title "Super Cup", the team under his supervision has maintained the top of the professional league ranking since the first rounds of the season, in an experience that also saw the team exit from the competitors of the Copa Algeria and the CAF Champions League.

“The management of MC Algeria would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to coach Rolani Mokwena and his technical staff for the work and efforts they have put forward during their supervision of the team, they wish them all the best and success in their upcoming professional stations.”