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MICHO RESIGNS, RHULANI TAKES OVER

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Milutin Sredojevic has resigned as Orlando Pirates coach
Milutin Sredojevic has resigned as Orlando Pirates coach
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ORLANDO Pirates have made the shock announcement that their coach, Milutin Sredojevic, has resigned with immediate effect.

The Buccaneers broke the news on their social media platform and website on Friday night.

Serbian mentor Sredojevic has stepped down for personal reasons, Pirates said.

“Milutin Sredojevic relinquishes his position as Head Coach of Orlando Pirates Football Club after two seasons at the helm,” a club statement read.

“The Club would like to place on record that this decision was taken unilaterally, and it was the management’s decision to accept Mr Sredojevic to vacate his position based on reasons he has presented, which are of a personal nature.

“Rhulani Mokwena assumes coaching responsibilities, assisted by Fadlu Davids and Franck Plaine.”

In a video on the club Twitter account, Sredojevic bid farewell to the fans.

“Dear supporters, spiritual owners of Orlando Pirates, this institution… I would like to use this opportunity and occasion to whole-heartedly appreciate those over 740 days that we have spent together, ” the 49-year-old said.

“I want to thank personally Dr Irvin Khoza, our chairman, who has brought me to this club for the second time.

“Due to the challenges that I am personally facing, I am leaving this position, but in the same moment, I will look forward for the challenges that, once I’m settled, are coming ahead of me.

“I really value and appreciate each moment spent with you. And as we always say, once and always…”

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