Cape Town City parts ways with coach Jan Olde Riekerink

He was earlier put on administrative suspension by the Cape Town club. 

The club made the announcement on Friday.

A poor run of results under Riekerink saw the club placing him on administrative suspension in May.

The 58-year-old Dutch coach came under fire after a humiliating 5-1 defeat to in-form Amazulu.

“The club can confirm that it has officially parted ways with Coach Jan Olde Riekerink by mutual agreement,” the club said in a statement.

“Jan will return to Europe to continue his coaching career. We thank Jan for his contribution to the City family and wish him every success in his future endeavours.”

The club has also parted ways with Greek defender Giannis Potouridis, despite a contract extension to 2022.

The Cape Town based club is seventh on the log after a 0-0 draw against Maritzburg United on Wednesday.