Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro.
JOHANNESBURG - Orlando Pirates confirm head coach Jose Riveiro will step down from his position at the end of the season.
Riveiro's contract expires at the end of the season and he has chosen not to renew it.
He has led Pirates to three MTN 8 and two Nedbank Cup titles.
“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,” Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza said in a statement.
“The achievements of the intervening years speak for themselves. The joy that José and his support staff have brought to this Club will never be forgotten.
“The Club’s immediate priority will be twofold. Firstly, in keeping with his wishes, we will find the appropriate time to fully express our appreciation of José and his contribution to the Club, but secondly, for the football department to begin the extensive exercise of finding a suitable replacement ahead of the 2025/26 season."