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'Riveiro will be cooked in Egypt! Al Ahly legends already preparing speeches but Orlando Pirates are better, Jose made a big mistake' - Fans

The former Buccaneers coach is under pressure after his team's struggles in the ongoing prestigious international club competition in North America.

Coach Jose Riveiro suffered his first loss as Al Ahly coach on Thursday, as the Egyptian champions suffered a 2-0 defeat against Palmeiras in Group A of the Fifa Club World Cup.

The result jeopardised the Red Devils' chances of making it to the knockout phase of the global tournament.

Palmeiras top the pool with four points, the same as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, who have an inferior goal difference.

Have a look at what football lovers in Mzansi said following the recent result, as sampled by GOAL.

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    Even before Riveiro, Al Ahly were not convincing

    Al Ahly were already not convincing even before Riverio came. They need to buy players and give him time to rebuild a good team - Lucky Hadebe 

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    Riveiro was hired to win Caf CL! CWC loss means nothing

    This loss means nothing to Jose Riviero and Al Ahly. He's been hired to win the Caf Champions League. The only problem is that Al Ahly fans would've been happier if the previous coach, Marcel Koller would've been kept for the tournament as he helped the team to reach this stage - De Crow 

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Coach left the team with a Sangoma

    All the chances they missed against Inter Miami and the penalty are haunting them. The coach left the team with a Sangoma - Princie Maprikato Rachidi 

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  • Al Ahly FC v Inter Miami CF: Group A - FIFA Club World Cup 2025Getty Images Sport

    Teams shouldn't hire coaches a few days before a big competition

    Teams should learn to never hire coaches a few days before a big competition; they will never achieve anything. Remember chiefs could have won CAF but they decided to replace the one who fought the battle to reach the final and hired someone else to coach in the final only to find themselves at O.R Tambo - Thabo Macdonald Ramushi

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    Palmeiras used stronger Muti

    It used to be he who used Muti, but he met Palmeiras, who used a stronger one. Riveiro was left stunned - Mzansi Football 

  • Jose Riveiro, Al Ahly, May 2025Al Ahly

    Crazy to blame Riveiro who took over just a month ago

    You can't point fingers at the coach who came in the very same month of the tournament. That's crazy -  Melford Malatji 

  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    Whenever I want to feel sorry, I remember subs against Pyramids

    Whenever I want to feel sorry for Riveiro, remember his subs against Pyramids in Caf Champions League final - Zanzolo Tshangisa

  • Al Ahly FC fans CWCGetty Images

    Riveiro will be fired even before the league starts

    Jose Riveiro will be released from his contract before the Egyptian Premier League even starts, that team doesn't want to lose -  Romeo Mofokeng 

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, May 2025Backpage

    Pirates are better than Al Ahly, Riveiro made a mistake

    Pirates are better than Al Ahly; Jose Riveiro made a big mistake. Al Ahly legends are busy preparing speeches - Tebza Lecious 

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Riveiro will be cooked in Egypt

    They are going to cook him in Egypt! They will be calling for his head, watch the space - Melane Thabo

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