{"id":5897,"date":"2025-05-15T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=5897"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:37:49","slug":"ex-orlando-pirates-boss-jose-riveiro-pledges-loyalty-to-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/ex-orlando-pirates-boss-jose-riveiro-pledges-loyalty-to-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Orlando Pirates Boss Jose Riveiro Pledges Loyalty to Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Former Orlando Pirates coach Jos\u00e9 Riveiro has declared his unwavering loyalty to the Soweto giants. He insists he would never take the reins at another Betway Premiership club should he ever return to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riveiro officially parted ways with the Buccaneers on Tuesday evening. This came just hours after leading his side to a dominant 3-0 win over Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium. It was a fitting farewell for the Orlando Pirates coach. Goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu and Kabelo Dlamini secured an emphatic send-off for the Spaniard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-only-pirates-riveiro-s-loyalty-statement\"><strong>\u201cOnly Pirates\u201d \u2013 Riveiro\u2019s Loyalty Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During his final post-match press conference, Riveiro was clear about his stance on coaching in the country again: \u201cNo, never,\u201d he said firmly when asked about the possibility of joining another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/ex-pirates-coach-riveiro-says-hell-always-be-a-buccaneer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSL club<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOnce a Buccaneer, always a Buccaneer. Orlando Pirates is the only club I could ever coach in this country. It\u2019s the only team that gives me the motivation, the courage, and the heart needed to lead.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>His heartfelt words struck a chord with the Pirates faithful. Many of them were seen holding up emotional farewell banners in the stands. One message highlighted his dedication, with Orlando Pirates legend written in Spanish, read: <em>\u201cMuchas Gracias Padre Jos\u00e9 Riveiro Por Siempre Una Leyenda\u201d<\/em>, meaning \u201cMany thanks Father Jos\u00e9 Riveiro, forever a legend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2011965040\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-successful-three-year-tenure\"><strong>A Successful Three-Year Tenure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Riveiro leaves Orlando Pirates with an impressive legacy, having guided Pirates to five cup titles during his three-year tenure. His time in charge was marked by discipline, tactical precision, and a deep respect for the badge. These qualities endeared him to both players and supporters alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-to-join-al-ahly\"><strong>Set to Join Al Ahly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though he remained tight-lipped about his next destination, Riveiro is widely expected to be unveiled as the new head coach of Egyptian giants Al Ahly, following his Orlando Pirates stay. It is rumoured he\u2019s replacing Marcel Koller. \u201cI can\u2019t say much now due to confidentiality,\u201d he explained. \u201cBut the announcement will come soon. I hope people will understand and wish me well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-905646780\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-regrets-as-he-bids-farewell\"><strong>No Regrets as He Bids Farewell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite leaving on a high note, Riveiro has no regrets about walking away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI have no regrets at all. I gave everything I had\u2014heart, effort, and time. I made mistakes, like everyone, but I always acted in the best interest of the team. I always put my players and the club first,\u201d he reflected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As the curtain falls on a memorable chapter, Riveiro departs with his legacy firmly cemented at Mayfair. For Pirates fans, he will always be more than just a coach\u2014he is, and will remain, a Buccaneer at heart, forever linked to the Orlando Pirates name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/jose-riveiro-to-become-africas-highest-paid-coach-with-al-ahly-move\/\">Jose Riveiro to Become Africa\u2019s Highest-Paid Coach with Al Ahly Move<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Orlando Pirates coach Jos\u00e9 Riveiro has declared his unwavering loyalty to the Soweto giants. He insists he would never take the reins at another Betway Premiership club should he ever return to South Africa. 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