Orlando Pirates have announced the appointment of José Riveiro to the position of Head Coach on a three-year deal.
Riveiro’s last stint as a coach was at the Finnish side FC Inter Turku where he led the Black and Blues from 2019 to 2021.
Coach Riveiro says he is looking forward to the challenge.
“First of all, I would like to send a greeting to all the fans of Orlando Pirates. I am delighted to have joined the club,” Riveiro said.
“The Pirates project is an exciting one and I look forward to what lies ahead.
”It is an honour for me and my colleagues to have the responsibility to coach such an institution and compete for the highest goals.”
According to the club, their new 46-year-old head coach is “a modern, progressive coach with exciting, attacking football as his philosophy.”
The newly appointed coach will be assisted by Sergio Almenara and Mandla Ncikazi. Miguel Bellver Esteve will be the Fitness Trainer while Tyron Damons with work with the keeperss as Goalkeeper Coach.
Written by: Diski Voice
