Pitso Mosimane addresses links to Orlando Pirates job amid coaching changes
Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has opened up about the reports linking him with the soon-to-be vacant Orlando Pirates job.
The Soweto giants dropped a bombshell earlier this month when they announced that Jose Riveiro will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
The Spaniard has had a somewhat successful time as the club's coach, and has led them to three MTN 8 titles and two Nedbank Cups. They are currently on course to win a third Nedbank Cup, and have a date with rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the final in Durban next month.
Also, they are putting up a good fight in trying to dethrone Sundowns – who have won seven successive league titles – as the undisputed kings of South African football.
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