With the local football season nearing its conclusion, big changes are already underway at Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. As Pirates prepare to say goodbye to Jose Riveiro, speculation grows around who will be the next man in charge — and whether Pitso Mosimane could be in the mix.
Riveiro is set to officially part ways with the Buccaneers this week before heading to North Africa, where he’s reportedly agreed to become the highest-paid coach on the continent with Al Ahly. For now, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi will take charge of the final matches of the campaign, but behind closed doors, Pirates have been hard at work scouting for a suitable successor.
At Naturena, Kaizer Chiefs are navigating uncertainty of their own. Coach Nasreddine Nabi, who recently guided the team to a long-awaited trophy after a Nedbank Cup final win over Pirates, is facing questions about his future. While signs point to him staying and building on his recent success, whispers of a potential exit haven’t gone away.
This leaves fans and analysts alike wondering: could Pitso Mosimane return to the PSL?
The decorated coach, currently without a club after his international stints and now focused on his Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools project, hasn’t closed the door on a top-flight return. Speaking to Sowetan, Mosimane was open-minded about the idea. “Why not?” he said. “It must be for the right project. It must be at the right time.”
With two of South Africa’s biggest clubs possibly in the market for a coach, could that time be now?
