Jose Riveiro Zulu dance goes viral
Jose Riveiro brought down the curtain on his time with Orlando Pirates in a deeply emotional and culturally rich celebration.
The Spanish coach, who leaves the club with the status of a legend, was given a warm and joyous send-off after guiding the Buccaneers to a 3-0 victory over Golden Arrows in his final match.
As the final whistle blew, the players honoured their departing mentor with a guard of honour, capturing their final moments with him in videos and pictures.
But the most touching moment came in the dressing room, where the mood shifted from bittersweet to celebratory.
Riveiro was dressed in traditional Zulu attire and was cheered on by the team to join in on the iconic Zulu dance.
Though hesitant at first, the coach eventually gave in to the chants and laughter, showcasing his own version of the famous dance.
The players erupted in cheer, celebrating not just a coach, but a man who fully embraced the spirit and culture of the team.
The send-off touched the hearts of fans far and wide, with many taking to the comments section to express their emotions.
“Not a Pirates fan but I know their pain from the departure of Pitso and Rulani,” wrote one supporter, while another added, “😭😭😭 eish yesterday was emotional.”
Another fan humorously declared, “Ngasho kuthi Jose Livelo owakwa Nongoma😭 mnikeni brentwood, ningakhohlwa.”
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