Former Eagles superstar Keshi linked to Buccaneers coaching post
Former Nigerian superstar Stephen Keshi is on the verge of being appointed coach of Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Orlando Pirates according to a report in Nigeria’s Daily Post newspaper.
Keshi’s agent, Tim Sukazi, told the newspaper that his client is close to signing for Irvin Khoza’s Buccaneers.
“I can confirm to you that Keshi received a call from a high-placed staff of Orlando Pirates congratulating him on the job; all things being equal it will be wrapped up before the end of this week,” Sukazi said.
“He’s very keen to work in the country (SA) because the PSL is one of the biggest leagues in the continent.”
Keshi was named the Confederation of African Football’s African Coach of the Year in 2013.
The news comes in the wake of Pirates coach Eric Tinkler saying he was unsure of his future holds after the club failed to win silverware this past season.
Tinkler has of late also been a subject of speculation since Portugal-based reports have linked him to the coaching job at Primeira Liga side Vitória de Setúbal. –