Orlando Pirates identify Spanish boss to replace Riveiro?

Orlando Pirates are keeping things Iberian in their search for a new head coach. Is this the man to replace Jose Riveiro?
'There have been talks between Pablo Franco Martin and Orlando Pirates,' an inside source revealed.
'An offer has been made, but he is not the only coach the club is looking at, and there are other candidates. He is very interested in the Pirates job, and he has since parted ways with the club he was coaching in Saudi Arabia, despite being made an offer to increase his salary to renew his contract.'
According to Soccer-Laduma , Orlando Pirates will soon seal a deal for Polokwane City right-back Thabang Matuludi. The same publication sounds less optimistic about their chances of snapping up Bafana winger Oswin Appollis. The 23-year-old reportedly has his heart set on Kaizer Chiefs. Is this a blessing in disguise for the Buccaneers?
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