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Blunders on the pitch: How Orlando Pirates fumbled Riveiro's farewell

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May 13, 2025

THE beautiful game and the often-cut-throat world of corporate leadership may seem worlds apart, but recent events at Orlando Pirates FC offer a stark lesson in reputation management that any corporate company would do well to heed.

- MULALO MATHELEMUSA

Blunders on the pitch: How Orlando Pirates fumbled Riveiro's farewell

The premature announcement of coach Jose Riveiro's departure, after three seasons at the helm, has seemingly triggered a catastrophic collapse in team morale and performance, a scenario strikingly similar to the uncertainty that can plague a company following the mishandled exit of a CEO.

Riveiro's tenure saw the Buccaneers transformed into a formidable force, clinching a record-breaking third consecutive MTN8 title in October 2024 and adding two Nedbank Cups to the trophy cabinet.

However, the announcement of his departure has been followed by a string of devastating results: the loss of their undefeated CAF Champions League record in the semi-finals, the PSL trophy slipping away to Sundowns FC, and a painful defeat to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank final.

This dramatic downturn underscores the importance of carefully managing leadership transitions, especially in high-pressure environments.

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