Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena could be an exception to the norm of impatience from supporters when results are not forthcoming, after he received a big vote of confidence despite defeat in his first game.
Mokwena had a losing start in charge at Wydad in the opening game in Botola Pro League last weekend, after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Maghreb Fez.
However, the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach made an impression with how his team played and the Red Castle supporters have been left impressed despite the defeat and believe they have one of a kind tactician in the Soweto-born mentor.
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Reacting to Wydad's defeat in the 37-year-old's first match in charge, the majority of supporters, in addition to the travelling fans, on a post-match conference posted on YouTube by Channel Le7tv, were full of praise for Mokwena.
Among others, one user listed as @Karim, said, translated from Arabic: "This coach is unique. One of his kind. He is a mass of feelings. The amount of love that [he has] for Wydad is the size of Mount Uhud. In addition to his undisputed competence, he walks, breathes, sees and speaks with a heart as white as milk."
"This coach is a great football [student] and Wydad should benefit greatly from him because he is a fan of Wydad and Wydad fans must support him so that he can build a strong team and return Wydad to the position it deserves," @SalahSalah commented.
"Give this man five games, Wydad is gonna dominate the Moroccan league, no doubt and I'm not a Wydad supporter, this coach is a true pro, " @Rachidel went on to say.
"A very good coach, hard-working and serious. He has good values, I hope he will be able to transfer that to the new players," @Allcasa said, all messages translated from Arabic.
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Mokwena is expected to be swamped by a large crowd, in his first home game when Wydad host Kawkab Athletic Club of Marrakech on Sunday evening.
"Our supporters are amazing, the Wydad fans are the best I have ever worked for, how they keep singing and encouraging their team, they deserve so much happiness," the 37-year-old coach said at the press conference.
The Red Castle supporters gave the former Orlando Pirates coach a standing ovation the last time he entered the Wydad cauldron in the colours of Sundowns in the African Football League final first-leg early last season.
