Jose Riveiro jumps Pirates’ ship early to join undisclosed club

Spanish coach Riveiro leaves South African club amid Al Ahly link ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Spanish coach José Riveiro has been released by South African soccer club Orlando Pirates amid reports he will go to Egypt and join Al Ahly ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States. Al Ahly plays Lionel Messi’s…

Jose Riveiro jumps Pirates’ ship early to join undisclosed club

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will lead the club for the last time on Tuesday, when they host Golden Arrows, after he was granted an early release from his contract having already signed for an undisclosed team.

'Announcing a farewell mid-season isn’t the best strategy' – Ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Michael Morton implied that Jose Riveiro‘s announcement of his departure from the club mid-season might have affected the Buccaneers. The 49-year-old Spanish coach has had a great three-year stint at Pirates, winning five trophies in six finals. Last month, Riveiro dropped a bombshell when he announced that he won’t be renewing his contract at the end of the season when his contract expires. At the time, Orlando…

Orlando Pirates, José Riveiro tip their caps to Kaizer Chiefs

Mandla Ncikazi Takes Interim Charge at Orlando Pirates After Riveiro Exit

Following the confirmed departure of head coach Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates have announced that Assistant Coach Mandla Ncikazi will take charge of the team on an interim basis for the remaining fixtures of the season, starting after their clash with Golden Arrows. Ncikazi will be supported by Head Performance Analyst Rayaan Jacobs and the rest of the technical and support staff as the Buccaneers aim to close the season on a high note. With the…

Jose Riveiro joins Al Ahly in Africa’s biggest coaching move yet

Jose Riveiro has officially joined Al Ahly after leaving Orlando Pirates, signing a record deal and preparing to lead the Egyptian giants at the FIFA Club World Cup.