Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that head coach Rulani Mokwena has signed a contract extension with the club.

The 34-year-old has pledged his loyalty to the club by putting pen to paper on a four-year contract which will run until 2027.

Mokwena was appointed as the sole head coach in October last year has impressed in his tenure, having guided Sundowns to their sixth straight DStv Premiership title and reaching the Caf Champions League semi-finals this past season.

Speaking on Mokwena’s contract extension chairman Tlhopie Motsepe, said: “We are excited that we have finalised the contract negotiations and look forward to more success and wonderful memories with the Yellow Nation, along with four more years of hard work and dedication from our Head Coach and the Technical Team.

“The Club strongly believes that the talented Coach will take Mamelodi Sundowns to the heights that it deserves to be; but the Chairman highlighted the important role that the supporters will play in the season ahead.

“With our supporters cheering us on throughout our big games- there’s every chance that Coach Rulani and his technical team will achieve our ambitious goals for the football club.”

After penning a new deal, Mokwena says he is hungry and determined to lead the team to more success in the years to come.

“I think that there is still more to be done and achieved, because of those sentiments, I felt the need to put myself at service for this incredible institution once more – to assist in achieving more success and winning more trophies.

“The love and warmth I receive from the supporters fills me with pride.

“As a servant of this football club, tasked with a big responsibility of leading this institution and considering that there is many of the The Yellow Nation that serve the Football Club selflessly, in this moment where I feel the privilege, I thank the supporters for making me feel appreciated.”

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