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Jose Riveiro Back in South Africa for Carling Tour, Clarifies Pirates Exit

He says the decision to leave Orlando Pirates predated Al Ahly’s approach, with an early Club World Cup call-up forcing a premature departure.

Overview

  • Riveiro has returned for Carling Knockout Cup promotional events and is set to feature at a campaign media update ahead of the 6 December final.
  • He reiterated his loyalty to Orlando Pirates, telling a journalist he would never coach another South African club.
  • He explained that Al Ahly required his early arrival to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup, which led to him leaving before the season finished.
  • His stint at Al Ahly ended in September after a poor start, with the club announcing a mutual parting of ways.
  • The former Pirates coach leaves a record of 131 matches, 82 wins and five trophies at the club, and local reports suggest he could cross paths with ex-players during the Cup build-up.