The youthful tactician did not last long at the helm of the Buccaneers which was his first-ever job as head of a PSL team
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach has explained the circumstances which led to his short spell as Orlando Pirates caretaker coach.
After working as an assistant coach to Milutin Sredojevic, Mokwena was left at the helm of the Buccaneers ship in August 2019 following the Serb’s departure but his stint was short-lived.
He only lasted 14 games in his role as interim coach before Josef Zinnbauer was hired on a substantive basis.
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While his tenure in caretaker capacity was a difficult one, Mokwena still feels Pirates did not afford him enough time to prove himself.