The stakes keep rising for Orlando Pirates, who are set for another massive game this weekend following their dramatic Nedbank Cup semifinal victory over Marumo Gallants on Sunday.
What’s Next?
The next challenge comes in the form of Egyptian giants, Pyramids FC, who are set to visit Soweto this weekend in the CAF Champions League semifinal. Here’s all you need to know:
Fixture: Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids FC
Competition: CAF Champions League
Stage: Semifinal (First Leg)
Date: Saturday, 19 April 2025
Time: 18:00
Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
The second leg will take place in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, 25 April, at 20:00.
Legends Weigh In on Who Should Replace Riveiro
As Orlando Pirates prepare for this crucial clash, speculation is rife about who will replace outgoing head coach José Riveiro at the end of the season. Two club legends have weighed in on the matter.
Albert “Bashin” Mahlangu, speaking to Robert Marawa on 947, named Pitso Mosimane as the perfect candidate to succeed Riveiro. Just days later, Mpho Makola echoed those thoughts, telling FARPost that Mosimane, with his wealth of experience, would be the ideal choice to lead the club forward.
Meanwhile, Mosimane remains a free agent in South Africa after parting ways with Esteghlal FC in December 2024. The former Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly coach, a former Pirates player, is one of the PSL’s most successful coaches, with a record five league titles and three CAF Champions League trophies to his name.
Another name linked with the Pirates job is Rulani Mokwena, the current Wydad Casablanca coach. Mokwena and his agent have confirmed he will be leaving the Moroccan club at the end of the season, making him a potential candidate for the Soweto giants.
