Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is saying goodbye to the Sea Robbers.
ANOTHER SPANISH HEAD COACH?
While the club is yet to announce Riveiro’s successor, Soccer Laduma believes that the club is considering one of Riveiro’s assistants. The name is Carlos Nodar Paz, and he currently serves as Orlando Pirates’ assistant coach and physical trainer. “While Pirates are expected to launch a thorough process to appoint a new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, insiders have revealed that continuity could play a key role in that decision,” the outlet reported. “Among those being considered is Paz, Riveiro’s compatriot, who joined the club at the beginning of the current season. Although his role is primarily fitness-focused he is no stranger to coaching, having previously worked as an assistant coach and youth coach in various parts of the world.
“His coaching journey includes stints at Spanish side Celta de Vigo alongside Riveiro, as well as ventures in India with East Bengal FC and in China with Wukan Three Towns FC,” the note added.
CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAINST MC ALGER
In the meantime, Orlando Pirates have a massive game to prepare for. According to the Confederation of African Football, Algerian giants MC Alger will visit the Sea Robbers at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday at 18:00. The occasion is a Champions League second-leg quarterfinal, in which Orlando Pirates hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Algiers last week.
Meanwhile, the Algerian giants have sent a heartfelt message to its supporters after the shock 1-0 loss to Orlando Pirates at home. The club also promised its followers the players will fight for a semifinal berth in Soweto on Wednesday.
Full Statement:
“To our permanent support and our loyal fans, the supporters of our Algerian MC.
“You honored the dean of Algerian clubs with your sportsmanship during our team’s encounter against Orlando Pirates of South Africa in the CAF Champions League quarter final, despite the result that wasn’t in our favor despite all the efforts made by the players, the technical staff and all members of the team, but that’s how football is lessons everyday Experiments will only increase our ambition to correct mistakes and move forward to honor this sporting entity, and the beginning will be from the second match in South Africa, God willing.
“Our loyal fans, by your stance that came to confirm loyalty is incomparable to loyalty, you honored the Algerian supporters and embodied the values and principles of the MCD in sport in general.
“Your contribution to the success of the match organized is a confirmation of the level of awareness and sophistication that the MC supporters have reached, and we must not forget here to extend our heartfelt thanks also to all the security wires, civil protection and the management of the Olympic vehicle for organizing the court inside and outside the stadium.
“The pictures painted by the supporters of “Dean” with full stands, encouragement and support for the last minute, as well as the perfect behavior and applause for the players despite the bitterness of the loss, and after the smooth exit of the field and complete respect for the opponents, are all things that make the club’s management move forward today with pride and gratitude, to go to you with the deepest thanks and appreciation because you proved once again You are more than just supporters, but you are the soul and its true heartbeat of the MC, and with your presence, MC will not know a way to lose, but learn and come back stronger and retain its name and position as a leader in the honorable sporting competition, while continuing to work hard to raise the club’s flag high and make you happy in the upcoming merit.
“Thank you, you honored MC and our appointment always at the top.
“Management of Algeria MC,” the note concluded.
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