Pitso Mosimane Kaizer Chiefs

Now former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has written a heartfelt letter thanking the Egyptian club’s board and fans for his time at the club. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

Orlando Pirates: FIVE top candidates for NEW head coach REVEALED!

From Benni McCarthy to Pitso Mosimane, Dan Malesela, Gavin Hunt, Orlando Pirates have one of the strongest lists of coaching candidates you’ll ever see in the PSL.

Pitso Mosimane Kaizer Chiefs

Now former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has written a heartfelt letter thanking the Egyptian club’s board and fans for his time at the club. Photo: Twitter @AlAhlyEnglish

From Benni McCarthy to Pitso Mosimane, Dan Malesela, Gavin Hunt, Orlando Pirates have one of the strongest lists of coaching candidates you’ll ever see in the PSL.

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As things stand, Mandla Ncikazi is the current head coach of Pirates after Fadlu Davids was axed.

However, Ncikazi seems to be on borrowed time at this point after failing to win any silverware last season. With several top coaches linked to the job, it is only a matter of time until one of these men are revealed as the new head coach at the Bucs.

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1) BENNI MCCARTHY

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McCarthy confirmed that he will coach Pirates. However, he did not state when… he is the dream coach for many Pirates fans given that he is a Bucs and Bafana Bafana legend.

AmaZulu Benni McCarthy
McCarthy is the favourite to take over at Orlando Pirates. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

McCarthy has a way with his players. He inspired a relegation-threatened AmaZulu to a historic first-ever CAF Champions League. They also finished above Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates for the first time. Imagine what he could do with this Pirates squad. Don’t be surprised if you see McCarthy unveiled as the new coach soon.

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2) PITSO MOSIMANE

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Mosimane has been linked with a shock return to these PSL sides.

Pitso Mosimane has offers after Al Ahly
Pitso Mosimane has offers after Al Ahly. Image: Twitter/AlAhlyEnglish

Having parted ways with Al Ahly, Mosimane has already received several offers. Now, he is one of the favourites to take over at Pirates. Imagine Mosimane in charge of players like Kwame Peprah, Deon Hotto and Thembinkosi Lorch.

If he is chosen, you can expect Pirates to be far more competitive across all competitions including the DStv Premiership.

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3) DAN MALESELA

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Malesela recently left Marumo Gallants, sparking rumours around his next potential club.

He is perhaps one of the wildcards on this list but he is a favourite amongst many Bucs players, according to Phakaaati. The publication confirmed reports that several Buccaneers players are trying to get Malesela on board as the new head coach.

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4) CAVIN JOHNSON

Johnson has expressed interest in joining the Soweto giants for several months now.

Cavin Johnson Chiefs
Cavin Johnson. Photo: ©BackpagePix

Mosimane’s former right-hand man is a strong candidate for this position.

He has experience at the highest level in Africa, which is something Pirates have been lacking. After losing the final of the CAF Confederation Cup, it is clear that Pirates need someone who can get them into CAF and make them a competitive force in Africa.

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5) GAVIN HUNT

Hunt just returned from a stint with English Premier League giants, Manchester City.

Pitso Mosimane Gavin Hunt
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane and his MT Sports Marketing & Management agency grabbed the headlines with a big announcement this week. Photo: Backpagepix

He is one of the surprise candidates having coaches Chiefs. Hunt is one of the hottest free agents in the PSL right now and would bring some much-needed discipline to this group of players.

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This is a truly remarkable and prestigious list composing of some of the best coaches SA has ever had.

Who would you like to see take over as Pirates new coach?

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