Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has praised head coach Rulani Mokwena's leadership and work ethic, after the mentor recently signed a long-term contract at the club.
Motsepe, in his Chairman's Letter to the Sundowns supporters hailed Mokwena for being the youngest coach to win the DStv Premiership title and suggested he's a great example to the youth on how to achieve dreams.
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"Coach Rulani was the youngest coach to win the PSL title back in the 2021/22 season, his path to the position of Head Coach at Mamelodi Sundowns was one that was not easily attained, especially at 35 years old," Motsepe said in the latest issue of Sundowns Digital Magazine.
"Under Rulani's leadership, the Club has won its first ever Carling Black Label Cup, securing two clean sheets and scoring seven goals on its way to clinching the day long competition.
"He has been called a genius, a student of the game and a mastermind. However, the lesson young people can learn from Rulani is that he holds himself to the highest standards," he said.
Paying homage to youth month in the country, the young Sundowns chairman went on and encouraged the youth to take inspiration from Mokwena's work ethic.
"He does not cut corners when it comes to preparing for matches, and he takes his job very seriously; I doubt that there is a Coach who works as hard as he does - that is the reason he is at the top of his game," he said.
"For young people in any profession, the best thing you can do for your own personal growth is to demand the best of yourself and stay committed to your goals, even when you feel tired or demoralised.
"When I think about Coach Rulani's work ethic, the words of the late Kobe Bryant come to mind, who said, 'Dedication sees dreams come true.' Stay dedicated, but don't just hold on to your dream, dedicate time (a lot of time) to achieving it," he added.
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