Orlando Pirates are set to announce a new coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, after the departure of Jose Riveiro.
Riveiro was with Pirates for three years and had considerable success during his tenure at the Buccaneers.
Pirates looking for a new coach after Riveiro
During his tenure, Riveiro has helped Pirates win five trophies. Three MTN8 titles in a row as well as back to back Nedbank Cup titles. Furthermore, Beyond that, he led the Buccaneers into a second place in the Betway Premiership. Beyond local boarders, he ensured qualification for the side, into the group stages of the CAF Champions League. After doing so for the first time since 2018, they finished top of their group and unbeaten.
Riveiro led Pirates to a semifinal finish in the CAF Champions League, with a Nedbank Cup final too. That has seen a vacancy open up at the Sea Robbers for the first time. A familiar name has since resurfaced in Rulani Mokwena. Having had a short stint with the Buccaneers before, he has expressed interest in a potential return.
Mokwena opens up on potential Buccaneers return
“I don’t know, I’ve just arrived back in the country… To be honest I don’t know (about Pirates). Of course I would consider it. It’s a big club and it’s still got people who are very close to me and to my heart. I’m very, very fond of Doctor Khoza, very fond and he will always have a special place in my heart. I’ve been fortunate enough that as a coach I’ve learnt a lot from three of the best football leaders on the continent – Dr. Khoza number one, for sure, general knowledge, geography, football, humanity, everything, religion…” said Mokwena on Soccer Africa. Watch the clip below.
After his stints at Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca, would you take Mokwena back Pirates fans? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
