Orlando Pirates are in the market for a new coach with Jose Riveiro heading out.
Orlando Pirates will be appointing a new head coach.
This is because current head coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the Soweto giants. So, now Bucs management must turn their attention to recruiting the next Pirates head coach.
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Some big names have been linked with the Pirates job ever since Riveiro’s departure was made public.
Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mnqithi names have all come up.
However, Mosimane and his agent have not commented on these links. Meaning, at the time of publication, there’s are purely hopeful rumours. This could change given the fact that Mosimane is currently unattached and is in SA.
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McCarth, like Mosimane, is one of the dream picks for Bucs fans. However, this is merely speculative with McCarthy having just signed up with Kenyan outfit, Harambee Stars.
Meaning, he will not be returning to SAa to coach in the PSL any time soon.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Mokwena, is now the favourite. He has just parted ways with Wydad Casablanca, just days after rumours emerged linking him with the Bucs job. Mokwena may also have a point to prove following an unsuccessful stint with the Bucs back in 2019. He is currently the front-runner based on availability and previous links. Furthermore, another ex-Sundowns coach, Mncqithi has also been linked with the Sea Robbers but this is also based on rumours.
Meanwhile, within their ranks, Carlos Nodar Paz and Mandla Ncikazi are both in line to step up.
Earlier reports claim that the Soweto giants will be appointing internally. Therefore, if these reports are true, Nodar Paz and Ncikazi have a good chance of replacing Riveiro as the next Bucs coach too.
WHICH OF THESE MEN WOULD YOU APPOINT AS THE NEW BUCS COACH FOR THE 2025/26 SEASON?
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