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Riveiro to leave Pirates at end of season

rugby03 April 2025 14:21| © Mzansi Football
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Orlando Pirates have confirmed that coach Jose Riveiro will leave his post at the end of the season when his three-year contract comes to an end.

The Spaniard has secured three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups for the club, and is looking to add a third Nedbank Cup title this season with the club facing Marumo Gallants in the semifinals.

They are also in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League and not out of contention quite yet in the Betway Premiership.

“While we would have liked José to extend his stay with us, at the same time, we fully respect his decision. We are grateful for everything he has done for the Club,” Pirates Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza was quoted on the club’s website.

“The achievements of the intervening years speak for themselves. The joy that José and his support staff have brought to this Club will never be forgotten.

“The Club’s immediate priority will be two-fold. Firstly, in keeping with his wishes, we will find the appropriate time to fully express our appreciation of José and his contribution to the Club but secondly, for the football department to begin the extensive exercise of finding a suitable replacement ahead of the 2025/26 season.

“We appreciate the three years of service that José has given this institution and fully support his decision. Wherever his journey takes him, he must know that the Orlando Pirates family will always be behind him.”

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