Al Ahly-linked Jose Riveiro opens up on Orlando Pirates' next head coach ahead of Nedbank Cup final - 'He is going to find himself in a good platform'

Coach Jose Riveiro has slowly turned Orlando Pirates to be one of the best teams, not only in Mzansi but in Africa.

Apart from winning five trophies already, with a possibility of making it six this weekend, Bucs reached the Caf Champions League semi-finals, but narrowly lost to Pyramids.

He also has an outside chance of winning the Premier Soccer League title.

Pirates faithful are concerned about the future of the team, especially with the new coach especially with the team he has managed to build.

However, Riveiro insists the Soweto giants have a solid plan that is being executed.

He has assured the supporters that his exit will not hurt the club as others may think.

“This is a club project, not a Riveiro project. I have answered this question many, many times,” the Spaniard told the media.

“The club knows what they are doing. Whoever is coming is gonna be the right person and will have the support and will find himself in a good platform to continue where we’re going to stop at the end of the season.

“Football is a cycle, and Orlando Pirates is a huge institution; nothing is going to change because Riveiro is in or out.

“The Buccaneers don’t need to be concerned about that because the future is brilliant for the club, and it’s gonna be alright," Riveiro concluded.

The Nedbank Cup is the only massive gift Riveiro can give Bucs before his departure.

It is interesting to see who Pirates management will appoint to succeed the Spaniard.