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'Pitso Mosimane or Benny McCarthy looks genuine! Rhulani Mokwena, yes, but he will bench Orlando Pirates' best players just to be like Pep Guardiola; let Jose Riveiro choose his Bucs' successor' - Fans

With the Spaniard set to leave the Soweto giants, fans are worried about who will replace him and whether the next coach can bring more success.

Although Orlando Pirates' fans are focused on the titles they could possibly win at the end of the season, Jose Riveiro's exit is a matter they cannot stop thinking of.

Riveiro will leave at the end of the season, having stayed with the Bucs for three seasons, and in that time, he became a loved figure by the fans.

As his exit is no longer a matter of speculation, who will replace Riveiro is the bigger question now. Pitso Mosimane? Benni McCarthy? Rhulani Mokwena? GOALtakes a look at how fans reacted to possible Riveiro successors.

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  • Mandla Ncikazi, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    Local coach? No

    We don't need a local coach; the coaches that we can use for the time being are Joseph Makhanya and Mandla Ncikazi. These ones love the club with their own hearts - Oabile OB Ratsuru BW

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  • Steve Barker, StellenboschBackpage

    Talking too much

    I don't think they will do well at all. Pirates need someone like Coach Steve Barker from Stellies. These 3 talk too much - Langeni Thabiso Masombuka

  • Benni Mccarthy, Kenya National Team

    Benni? Yes

    They should give Benni McCarthy a chance; if not, then Mandla can get his position back - Abutii Mpoes

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  • Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy and his assistant Vasili ManousakisBackpage.

    Only Pitso and Benni

    Only Pitso and Benni look genuine... The rest can go and coach a circus team!! - Pius Mashaba

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Let Riveiro choose his successor

    None of them fit. I think they must let Riveiro choose his successor as part of honouring him. - Aubrey Makgopa

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, April 2025Backpagepix

    Can Riveiro change mind?

    I just pray that Jose changes his mind until further notice. He can't leave without giving us the Betway Premiership - Lucky Molatlhegi

  • Orlando Pirates, Marumo Gallants, 2025Backpage

    Try SuperSport United

    Coaches like these must take teams like SuperSport United from position 15 to position 3 if they are the best coach. Pirates are a successful and winning team - Benny Mathebula

  • Rhulani Mokwena, Wydad AC,March 2025.Wydad AC

    Rhulani is incredible

    Rhulani is the only candidate who can do an incredible job - Lukhanyo Hoyana

  • Rhulani Mokwena, Wydad AC, February 2025.Wydad AC

    Rhulani has bad attitude

    We want Rhulani, but he has a bad attitude sometimes and bias in certain matters. He won't mind benching our key players just to be like Pep - Godfrey Simelane

  • Mohau Nkota, Relebohile Mofokeng & Deon Hotto, Orlando Pirates, April 2025Backpagepix

    Pirates' unique way

    All those coaches are not coming to Bucs. Pirates have their own way of team management. Benni and Rhulani are good but short-tempered. Pitso always comes with his team, so I don't see him joining Bucs. - Malibongwe Mshengu

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