Orlando Pirates have appointed a new coach to replace Rhulani Mokwena.
The club has announced the signing of 49-year old Josef Zinnbauer on a three-season deal.
“It is a fine balancing act that goes beyond the all-important technical skills. A coach is tasked to win through others,” said club chairman Irvon Khoza in a statement.
In welcoming Zinnbauer, Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza said, as quoted on the club’s website, “It is a fine balancing act that goes beyond the all-important technical skills. A coach is tasked to win through others. His ability to keep the team focused, making them work in concert, with minimal lapses is an important requirement. I hope that Josef Zinnbauer is able to hit the deck running. I know I am fully representative of all the Orlando Pirates Supporters in wishing him good luck.”
Zinnbauer added: “I welcome the opportunity to lead one of the prestigious clubs on the African continent. I hope under my lead, we are able to return the club to its winning ways.”
Mokwena will continue as interim coach until Zinnbauer’s work permit is granted and will then return to his position as assistant coach alongside Fadlu Davids.