Pirates grants coach Riveiro early release from contract
Orlando Pirates has granted coach Jose Riveiro his request for early release after signing for a new club.
Tuesday’s clash with Golden Arrows will the Spaniard’s final match.
Riveiro's contract was originally running till June.
Club chairman Irvin Khoza praised Riveiro’s trophy-laden tenure, leaving behind a legacy of five major trophies since joining in 2022.
“Jose approached us a few weeks ago with a request to be released from his contract ahead of schedule, having signed with a new club,” Khoza said.
“Given the timing, amidst a series of crucial fixtures, we believed it was best to delay this announcement until after the Nedbank Cup Final. His contribution since joining the Club has been immense. We learned a lot from him, and he learned a lot from us.
“While we would have preferred to formally honour him with a proper send-off, we fully respect his decision to depart before the end of his tenure.”
Assistant Mandla Ncikazi steps in as interim coach, backed by analyst Rayaan Jacobs and the technical team.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation to Orlando Pirates for allowing me the opportunity to leave before the end of my contract,” Riveiro told the club’s website.
“As someone who has never found goodbyes easy, this moment is particularly emotional for me.”
The announcement comes shortly after Pirates lost 2-1 to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban.
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