Orlando Pirates hire exciting championship-winning coach
The Buccaneers announced the acquisition of coach Abdeslam Ouaddou as Jose Riveiro's replacement last month.
Alongside Ouaddou, biokineticist Dylan Cox and fitness coach Lee Miles also joined the club.
Now, another exciting coach has confirmed he's joining the mighty Orlando Pirates.
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SuperSport United Diski Challenge coach Roscoe Krieling has confirmed his move to the Buccaneers.
Krieling guided United's reserve side to the Diski Challenge title back in 2023. Furthermore, he has produced a staggering amount of players that graduated to SuperSport's first team!
'I'm proud to officially announce that I've joined Orlando Pirates Football Club. It's a privilege to be part of such an iconic institution in South African football, and I'm fully committed to contribute to the club's continued success. Exciting times ahead, let's get to work!,' Roscoe Krieling wrote on his Instagram account.
While his exact role is yet to be confirmed, IDiski Times have reported that he'll be travelling with the Orlando Pirates first team to Spain later this week.
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Where do you think Orlando Pirates will finish on the Betway Premiership log next season? Do you believe they can dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns?
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