South African tactician Rulani Mokwena might finally realise his dream of rubbing shoulders with his idol Pep Guardiola.
Wydad Athletic Club were paired with English champions Manchester City in Group G of the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup; the other teams in the pool are Al Ain FC and Juventus.
It is a fixture that is anticipated by football lovers in Mzansi. Have a look at what the fans said after the conclusion of the draw on Thursday night.
Mokwena meeting Pep is something else
Just hope Rulani Mokwena doesn't get sacked prior to their meeting with Manchester City – William G. Toejuah Jr
I'm really happy for Rulani Mokwena; meeting your role model or idol is something else – Sello Hlangoane
Just watch this space, coach Mokwena is going to make an upset when meeting coach Pep Guardiola, mark my words! – Patrik Faya
Pep Guardiola and Rulani Mokwena might not happen. Both might get fired before the Fifa Club World Cup – Johny Senior
Mokwena will be doing everything Pep Guardiola is doing on the sideline – Jez Mukwevho
Wydad AC can go pound-to-pound with Man City
Wow, man! I have to say this is a dream come true as a South African and I'm sure Rulani has to be the happiest man in the world right now so congrats my guy – Tshepang Morare
Hopefully, Wydad will have found their rhythm by next year. Rulani Mokwena can go pound for pound with Manchester City. I wish he was still at Mamelodi Sundowns – Mzura Mzura
Good luck to one of our coach wish him all the best we have a team and a coach representing us are we should be proud as South Africa – Motshedi Joel Tsheola
Pep vs Pep Lite, what a dream come true. But it would have been more beautiful if it was Mamelodi Sundowns vs Manchester City – Tony Mthembu
I love this for Mokoena. He will finally get to meet his bigger twin! He met him first before Sundowns, Manqoba Mngqithi is having hiccups wherever he is – Mbalenhle Billy Mgcina
