The final and official decision is yet to be made following tense discussions, but the probability Mokwena will step down is high
It’s understood at the centre of this shocking development at Chloorkop is the broken working relationship between the coach and sporting director Flemming Berg
The coach was not present on Monday when the first group of players returned to Chloorkop for medicals, although it’s not clear whether Mokwena was expected to report for duty with pre-season only scheduled for later in the week.
It’s understood he, like the rest of the squad, had just returned from holiday.
But chances the former Orlando Pirates and Chippa United mentor will remain in charge of the Tshwane giants are said to be quite slim.
Mokwena, when asked what he believed to be the solution to the fallout, suggested taking a year-long sabbatical and allowing Berg to see out his project with the club.
Indications are that the coach felt this is the most crucial point of the season and the recruitments for the team – spearheaded by Flemming – remain the priority
