Rulani Mokwena, Jwaneng Galaxy Coach Morena Ramoreboli Nominated for COSAFA Coach of the Year Award

• Rulani Mokwena has been nominated for the COSAFA 2023 Men’s Coach of the Year
• Outspoken Jwaneng Galaxy boss, Morena Ramoreboli, has also been nominated
• The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Durban on April 19

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Rulani Mokwena, and Jwaneng Galaxy boss, Morena Ramoreboli, have earned nominations for the esteemed COSAFA Men’s Coach of the Year award.

Scheduled for April 19, the awards will recognize outstanding performances from January 1 to December 31, 2023.

An esteemed panel of judges, including iDiski Times’ Rob Delport, evaluated achievements from last year, leading to the nominations of the Masandawana and Jwaneng managers alongside Namibia’s Collin Benjamin.

Mokwena, instrumental in the Brazilians' attainment of their sixth consecutive domestic league title and the African Football League trophy, enjoyed an undefeated streak throughout 2023, overseeing 31 league encounters and 65 matches overall with remarkable tactical prowess, as reported by iDiski Times.

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Similarly, Ramoreboli steered Galaxy to victory in the Botswana Premier League and secured a place in the CAF Champions League group stages, notably defeating Orlando Pirates and securing a memorable 1-0 away victory against Wydad Casablanca. Additionally, he guided Bafana Bafana's second stream team to a bronze medal at the 2023 COSAFA Cup.

Benjamin’s nomination stems from his leadership in guiding Namibia to qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a feat achieved against considerable odds, with notable victories, including a remarkable 2-1 win over 2021 champions Cameroon.

As reported by IPP Media, Desiree Ellis, Jerry Tshabalala, and Zambia’s Bruce Mwape have secured nominations in the Women's Coach of the Year category.

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Mokwena, in a post-match press conference, spoke of the ongoing struggles of Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena.

Following Masandawana's victory over Maritzburg United in the Nedbank Cup, he said the heroic goalkeeper was struggling with his shoulder while the midfielder was harbouring knee issues.