BREAKING: Pirates Part With Davids

Orlando Pirates Football Club have announced they have parted ways with Coach Fadlu Davids.

Davids joined the club in 2018/19, first working alongside Rulani Mokwena before assisting Joseph Zinnbauer.

Following the German’s departure, Davids worked as co-coach alongside Mandla Ncikazi in the 2021/22 season, reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final.

However, on Friday, the Sea Robbers confirmed Davids’ departure, while Ncikazi is staying on.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has parted ways with Coach Fadlu Davids,” the club said in a statement.

“Davids – 41 who joined the organisation in 2019 as an Assistant Coach, will leave the Club upon the expiration of his contract at the end of this month.

“Ever professional and always disciplined in his approach, Mr Davids leaves the Club having performed his duties in an exemplary manner.”

In addition to Davids, head performance analyst Darian Wilken is also leaving Orlando Stadium.

“Meanwhile, the Club can also confirm the departure of Head Performance Analyst Darian Wilken,” the club added.

“Mr Wilken has expressed his intention to head into coaching which is a decision the Club respects and supports. There is no doubt that he will be an asset to the South African football industry one day.

“On behalf of the Club, we would like to wish both Mr Davids and Mr Wilken all the best in their future endeavours.”