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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Riveiro says he's delighted to join ‘European club' Al-Ahly
"I'm in a European club. You don't lack anything," said Riveiro. Jose Riveiro has described his move to Egyptian giants Al-Ahly as a dream come true. Two weeks after leaving Orlando Pirates, Riveiro was announced as the new head coach of reining African champions on Thursday. READ MORE: Ahly confirm appointment of ex-Pirates coach Riveiro The Spaniard has reportedly signed a two-year contract with Al-Ahly, 'I'm in a European club. You don't lack anything. This is what I dreamt of and hoped for, to coach a team the size of Al Ahly,' Riveiro is quoted as saying by the Egyptian media after his unveiling. Riveiro replaces Marcel Koller, who was sacked following the narrow defeat at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns in the semifinals of the CAF Champions League. Emad El-Nahhas took over as interim head coach and guided the club to their third successive Premier League title. El-Nahhas will remain in the setup as assistant coach to Riveiro. Dream start for the Spaniard His first task is to try and win the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Ahly are in Group A with Portuguese giants FC Porto, Palmeiras of Brazil and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Riveiro joins the Red Devils off the back of a remarkably successful stint at Pirates. His three years stay at the Buccaneers saw him winning five trophies – three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups. He also led Pirates to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids. The Spaniard officially left Pirates after a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows two weeks before the end of the season. Riveiro pays tribute to Pirates Riveiro paid tribute to Pirates management for allowing him to leave before the end of my contract. 'I want to express my sincere appreciation to Orlando Pirates for allowing me the opportunity to leave before the end of my contract. As someone who has never found goodbyes easy, this moment is particularly emotional for me. 'I am deeply grateful to everyone at the Club – from management and technical staff to the players and the many individuals behind the scenes who work tirelessly to support the team. ALSO READ: Egypt's Pyramids seek support as they aim to take down Sundowns 'To the players, thank you for believing in the journey we shared and for giving everything on the pitch. And to the supporters. When I first arrived, I challenged you to come out in your numbers and rally behind your team. You did that, and more. You turned every match into a moment to remember, and your passion is something I will carry with me forever.'
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: Slap in the face to Pirates? SHOCK move lined up
Kaizer Chiefs are about to insult a couple of Orlando Pirates fans with this move. Kaizer Chiefs broke the unspoken rule of signing players from Orlando Pirates when they signed ex-Orlando Pirates defender, Bongani Sam. However, while he did train with Amakhosi he has been nothing more than a reserve throughout the season. Even when he was fit. Now, is linked with a likely departure out of Naturena. Chiefs will not be holding back when the next transfer window starts. Bongani Sam is heading out of Naturena, according to SNL. Meaning, the ex-Pirates star has been signed, hardly used and now he faces a likely exit. The defender us not in Nasreddine Nabi's plans. In fact, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Given Msimango and Edmilson Dove are all ahead of him in the Amakhosi pecking order. MUST READ: R9-MILLION KAIZER CHIEFS FAN FAVOURITE LINKED WITH LIKELY DEPARTURE Over R10 million worth of Chiefs attackers are linked with likely exits. Meanwhile, this R16-million Bafana Bafana attacker has been identified as one of their prime transfer targets. Meaning, he is one of their potential replacements up front on attack. Furthermore, this R9-million fan-favourite is facing a probably shock move out of Naturena. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
24-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Sibusiso Myeni's Franko golfer T-shirt sells out: A fashion success story
Designer Sibusiso Myeni holding Amazulu's Franko golfer that is consistently sold out. Image: Supplied Sibusiso Myeni, the Durban-based fashion designer behind Betway Premiership side Amazulu's in-demand Franko golfer, delivered his latest batch of the popular T-shirt on Thursday afternoon, and it was sold out the following day. The trendy clothing item has repeatedly been sold out on the club's online shop, and on Thursday, it was no different despite Myeni's delivery. Amazulu players wearing the club's in-demand Franko golfers. Image: Supplied Myeni is in his second season producing the Franko golfer after being approached by Amazulu in 2023/24, when officials saw some of its players wearing designs from his label, El Dambie, which is associated with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) geography, environmental management, and public policy Honours graduate. 'My clothing line is very popular among soccer players. I just received a call, and I suspect they were referred by one of their players, like Hendrick Ekstein. The players were very influential in getting me to work with the club,' he explained. Myeni said the batch he delivered on Thursday around 4pm was sold out by late Friday, and this was over-the-counter sales at the Moses Mabhida Stadium-based Amazulu shop and online. 'Working with Amazulu has helped me greatly in terms of growth because I used to do material for the brand based on orders, but now I am able to produce in bulk,' he said. In the battle of cotton golf T-shirts, Amazulu is up against Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates, which have also teamed up with Old School to produce long-sleeve golfers. And Myeni is unfazed by the competition from the country's two most supported clubs and is ambitious. 'Everyone wants to work with well-known brands that have an international reach,' he added. Myeni said he is also open to working with other brands in and outside football and sports. 'I'm not limited to sport and El Dambie is very aligned with sports people,' the Richards Bay-born designer said. Myeni started in 2018 while studying at UKZN, where he was the best-dressed male for three consecutive years. That is when he realised he could do something about his often complemented fashion sense, as he observed that his peers could see something in the way he dressed. Myeni said he looked up to football stars such as ex-Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise. He plans to complete his Master's degree in business studies after dropping out at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. El Dambie operates from Doone House in the Durban central business district. While Amazulu's short-sleeve Franko golfer fetches R1 000, Chiefs and Pirates' range is priced between R950 and R2 500. Earlier this month, Old School co-founders and owners, Daneel and Stephan Steinmann, expressed their joy with the response from Chiefs fans at the Soweto Derby league encounter at the FNB Stadium. 'For us, it's been such an incredible honour with the largest football club in Africa,' Daneel said. [email protected]
