Al Ahly urged to part ways with Riveiro - 'Jose is not qualified! Orlando Pirates don't have same pressure as the Red Devils'

Jose Riveiro had a successful stint at Orlando Pirates, where he won five trophies in the three seasons he served them.

In his final year, he reached the semi-final of the Caf Confederation Cup, a feat the club had not achieved for a decade.

He opted against extending his deal with Bucs and took a new challenge in Egypt with Al Ahly.

Things have not worked as swiftly as the Spaniard might have thought when he took the challenge.

In the Egyptian Premier League, Al Ahly have managed a win and two draws in the three games played so far.

The Red Devils legend Ahmed Abu Muslim now feels Riveiro is not up to the task, and that the club should show him the exit door.

"Certainly, a close loss is better than a long win. This coach is not qualified to lead Al Ahly, and his statements confirm this," he said in a recent interview.

"The team tied with Modern Sport, and the coach went to the media to confirm that a draw is better than a defeat."

"Football is different in South Africa. Orlando City doesn't have the same fan pressure as Al Ahly.

"The aesthetics of football there are more important than winning titles.

"Orlando has reached the CAF Champions League final at most twice throughout its history, while Al Ahly is required to qualify for the final and win every edition," Muslim concluded.

The international break is coming, and Riveiro has to find a solution as soon as possible.

Failing to deliver at Al Ahly will surely see him get fired even before the season ends.