Ex-Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has dismissed claims that he left the club for family reasons. Before his departure in mid-May, there were reports that he was homesick and wanted to return to his home country, Spain. Riveiro, however, has remained on the African continent with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with whom he has signed a two-year contract. Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified With Andile (SNAWA) on Thursday night, Riveiro explained his decision to jump…

Al Ahly’s new coach, José Riveiro, has shared his thoughts on the move for the first time since his appointment recently. Riveiro joined the Red Devils following a three-year stint with Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers allowed Riveiro to leave early, with just over a month remaining on his contract. He then concluded a two-year deal with Al Ahly, and the parties were clearly on the same page from the onset, with the deal going through without a hitch. “I think…

Al Ahly have confirmed the appointment of José Riveiro as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The Spaniard takes over from Swiss coach Marcel Koller, who was sacked recently despite winning 11 trophies in three years, including two CAF Champions League titles. The idiom “straight out of the frying pan into the fire” can best describe Riveiro’s move following his departure from Orlando Pirates. Riveiro proved his critics wrong at Pirates, who weren’t convinced by his CV when…

As he departs, former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro hopes the club will do everything in its power to protect the emerging talent. Riveiro is revered for bringing five trophies during his three-year stint with the Soweto club, before his departure on Tuesday. However, he’ll also be remembered for having faith in young players, which in turn has safeguarded the club’s future. Pirates have had their fair share of “Cocomelons,” as football fans like to refer to the youngsters. Relebohile…

Former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is on the verge of joining Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The Spaniard is expected in Cairo in the next 24 hours to conclude talks on a two-year deal. Riveiro bid farewell to the Buccaneers on Tuesday, when they beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at the Orlando Stadium. Riveiro was asked for a comment on his next club but refused to confirm the destination. “I wish, but I can’t. There are things of confidentiality and stuff…

Spanish coach José Riveiro will guide Orlando Pirates for the last time on Tuesday, 13 May. Riveiro, who won five trophies with the Buccaneers, has been granted an early release from the club. The initial agreement was for the two parties to go their separate ways at the end of the season, but a new arrangement has been reached. “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Jose Riveiro will be on the bench for the final time when…

Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is gutted after losing the Nedbank Cup final. To rub salt into the wound, the 2-1 defeat was to archrivals Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers have endured a terrible spell recently. Pirates was knocked out of the CAF Champions League semi-finals by Egyptian club Pyramids last month, before losing ground in the league race to Mamelodi Sundowns, and now, they’ve had to settle for a runners-up spot in the…

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is gutted after the Buccaneers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League. The 3-2 defeat to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in Cairo on Friday was Pirates’s first loss in this season’s tournament, in over ten games, but it came in the semi-finals and dented their hopes of reaching the final. If Pirates went through, it could have set up an all-South African final against Mamelodi Sundowns, for the first time in the history of the…

Spanish mentor Jose Riveiro could be tempted to remain in the African continent if reports are anything to go by. Riveiro is on his way out at Pirates, following a recent announcement by the club that he’s opted not to renew his contract when it expires at the end of June. Initial reports had suggested that he could be headed to Saudi Arabia or take over the Finland national team, with more reports claiming he’d prefer to be closer to…

Orlando Pirates are the only team yet to suffer a defeat in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League, and now in the last four, the Buccaneers are within touching distance. From the earlier rounds to the knockout stage, Jose Riveiro’s men have registered eight wins and four draws. One win that left a lasting impression was when they saw off the reigning champions Al Ahly 2-1 in Egypt in the group stage. Pirates will play Egyptian club Pyramids FC in the…