“It’s a good question, an important one probably for many people,” Riveiro said when asked aboyt his future at Orlando Pirates. “I’ll give you the standard answer [about my future], which is I’m sorry to disappoint you and disappoint your listeners as well,” he said.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says now is not the right time to talk about his future with the club. Riveiro will see his contract with Pirates expire at the end of the season. Speculation is rife that the Spaniard could leave the Buccaneers despite his successful stay that has seen him winning five trophies in less than three seasons.

The Soweto giants currently lead the league table with 21 points, having won all seven of their opening games as they aim to end their decade-long league title drought.

The Orlando Pirates faithful are loving life at the moment, but it appears a break-up with coach Jose Riveiro is inevitable.