Orlando Pirates coach is off the bench before the end of the season. Image: Joseph Bertra shared vai X
(The Post News)- Orlando Pirates confirmed that their Head Coach, Jose Riveiro is considered for termination before his announced date of departure June 2025. This came after the club lost to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup. Buccaneers also lost in the CAF Champions semifinals to Pyramids.
“The Club has granted Coach Riveiro an early release from his contract, which was originally set to run until the end of June 2025,” stated the media statement.
Pirates Chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza shown appreciation and respect to Jose. The statement stated that the Chairman articulated that they delayed the announcement for the Nedbank Cup final. “His contribution since joining the Club has been immense. We learned a lot from him, and he learned a lot from us,” quoted the statement for Khoza.
The Spaniard leaves a set of back to back cup wins with a treble. Three consecutive MTN-8 titles and two Nedbank Cup triumphs. The Buccaneers have been chasing the league title with Mamelodi Sundowns leading the log table.
Speaking to Orlandopiratesfc.com, he stated that he is to everyone the club, from top management to hidden officials in supporting him.”This moment is particularly emotional for me,” he stated.
Orlando Pirates statement has call upon all the Buccaneers to attend the coming game on Tuesday against Golden Arrows to bid a farewell to the silverware symphony. Then the remaining matches will be guided by Assistant coach, Mandela Mcikazi.
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