Pirates coach announces to depart after 2024-25 season

South African Betway Premiership side, Orlando Pirates, has announced that their head coach, Jose Riveiro, is set to leave the team after this season as he will end his three year stay at the team.

The team made the anoouncement on Thursday through their Facebook saying the Spaniard has opted against extending his contract which expires after the season.

The Club's Chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza, said the club wished to stay with the coach but have respected his decision.

"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.” stated Khoza.

Khoza thanked Riveiro for his achievements towards the club that they will never be forgotten.

“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 famil

will always be behind him.” He added.

The team is set to find his replacement in good time as stated by Khoza to make a proper transition from Riveiro.

Pirates currently are second in the South African elite League and also in the Quarter finals of the CAF Champions League where they managed to beat MC Alger of Algeria 0-1 in the first leg. Here are some of his achievements at the team:

2nd in the PSL 2022/23
2nd in the PSL 2023/24
MTN8 Champions 2022
Nedbank Champions 2023
MTN8 Champions 2023
Nedbank Champions 2024
MTN8 Champions 2024
CAF Champions League Quarterfinals pending
Currently 2nd in the PSL
Currently Nedbank Semifinals