Negotiations are now centred on contract duration and assembling his technical team, with several staff members from MC Alger expected to follow him to Libya.<\/p>\n
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Mokwena resigned on Saturday morning despite MC Alger maintaining their position at the top of the Algerian Ligue 1 table, having secured a 2\u20110 victory over PAC on Friday night. His departure ends an eight\u2011month spell in which he revitalised Mouloudia, establishing them as one of the strongest domestic sides in Algeria.<\/p>\n
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Although MC Alger flourished under his leadership on the domestic front, their continental campaign fell short after a difficult CAF Champions League group that included Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Hilal and Saint\u2011\u00c9loi Lupopo.<\/p>\n
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It is understood that Al\u2011Ittihad approached Mokwena with what has been described as an ambitious long\u2011term project aimed at transforming the club into a dominant force in African football. The Tripoli\u2011based side has undertaken an aggressive recruitment strategy in recent months, bringing in several high\u2011profile players and signalling clear intent to compete with giants such as Al Ahly, Pyramids FC and Sundowns in future continental competitions.<\/p>\n
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Sources indicate that Al\u2011Ittihad\u2019s offer includes not only a highly lucrative financial package but also significant influence over the club\u2019s sporting structure, a gesture intended to attract the 39\u2011year\u2011old tactician who has become one of the continent\u2019s most sought\u2011after coaches.<\/p>\n
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At a relatively young age, Mokwena has built an impressive r\u00e9sum\u00e9, with successful stints at Mamelodi Sundowns, Wydad Athletic Club and most recently MC Alger. His move to Libya marks another bold step in his fast\u2011rising coaching career.<\/p>\n
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Mokwena is also set to reunite with winger Thembinkosi Lorch, who joined Al\u2011Ittihad as part of the club\u2019s recent recruitment drive.<\/p>\n
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