Orlando Pirates are whittling down the options to replace Jose Riveiro as head coach for the 2025-2025 campaign.
Rulani to replace Riveiro?
Rulani Mokwena is the favourite to replace Jose Riveiro as head coach of Orlando Pirates, according to The Citizen.
“Yes, it’s true that Pitso’s name had come up in the management meetings and was the leading candidate to replace Riveiro, but that changed since Wydad announced that they will release Mokwena at the end of the season. He is now the leading candidate,” said a source.
Soweto Derby double-header loading for Orlando Pirates
As fate would have it, Pirates and Chiefs meet twice in quick succession at the sharp end of the 2024-2025 campaign. First, they do battle in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. Then, they meet in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday, 10 May. Mfundo Vilakazi will not be available for the Glamour Boys as he’ll be on Afcon U20 duty. Bucs defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is also part of the U20 Afcon group, but Pirates are keen to withdraw him to have the teenager available for the clashes against Chiefs.
Is Rulani the ultimate candidate to replace Jose Riveiro?
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