Egyptian Football News
OFFICIAL: Pyramids Appoint Rulani Mokwena After Jurcic Exit
- July 17, 2026
Pyramids FC have appointed South African coach Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach, as Krunoslav Jurcic ends his tenure in Cairo.
Mokwena will take charge for the 2026/27 season after a brief spell with Libyan club Al Ittihad Tripoli. The 39-year-old signed a one-year contract with an option for a one-season extension.
Pyramids had tracked Mokwena for two years before completing the appointment, according to reports.
Mokwena previously managed Mamelodi Sundowns, Wydad Casablanca, and MC Alger. He won successive South African league titles and the 2023 African Football League with Sundowns.
The South African also guided MC Alger to the Algerian Super Cup. He left the club in March while they led the domestic league.
Pyramids thanked Jurcic and his staff following the end of their contracts. The Croatian coach joined the club in February 2024.
Jurcic managed the Cairo side in 132 matches across all competitions. He recorded 89 wins, 25 draws, and 18 defeats during his tenure.
His first trophy came in the 2023/24 Egypt Cup after Pyramids defeated ZED 1-0 to secure the first major title in their history.
The Croatian then led Pyramids to their maiden CAF Champions League crown in June 2025. His side beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate in the final, becoming Egypt’s fourth African champion.
Pyramids later added the CAF Super Cup and FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup. They beat Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli 3-1 to win the latter competition.
Jurcic completed his five-trophy spell with another Egypt Cup in May. Pyramids defeated ZED 2-1 in the final to lift the trophy for a second time.
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