Orlando Pirates news: Rulani and Hotto

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Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza received a special message from Rulani Mokwena on live television.

After three Nedbank Cups and two MTN8 trophies in three seasons, former coach Jose Riveiro left the Buccaneers for Al Ahly before the end of last season. We are two months away from the start of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Orlando Pirates have yet to name the next coach but are only linked with names like Rulani Mokwena.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca coach was asked if he would consider rejoining the mighty Orlando Pirates.

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“Of course I would consider it [joining Orlando Pirates], of course I would,” Mokwena said live on DStv’s Soccer Africa after he was asked about the prospect… Full story here.

ORLANDO PIRATES WAITING FOR DEON HOTTO’S SIGNATURE

Orlando Pirates’ leadership has been sorted ahead of next season’s Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League terms.

While the club has released fellow veterans Miguel Timm and Innocent Maela, Deon Hotto, 34, is staying put.

According to Kick Off, Hotto is set to put pen to paper on a new deal for next season… Full story here.

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