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Cape Town - After nearly four months without a head coach, Orlando Pirates have officially revealed Kjell Jonevret as their new mentor.
Club chairperson Irvin Khoza opted to lure in an international coach as the announcement was made in Johannesburg.
Jonevret previously coached Molde FK, Viking FK in Norway while back home in Sweden he led Djurgardens to a league and cup double in 2005.
The 54-year-old has signed a three-year contract and is expected to be in the Buccaneers' technical area this weekend.
Meanwhile, Pirates will face Polokwane City on Saturday, February 25 in an Absa Premiership clash.
Kick off is at 15:30.
@Kjellejon welcome my coach to the Galaxy of stars. U have our support. Take ur time..no pressure.We love u @OrlandoPirates_ @SuperSportTV
— Tshidiso (@no1tsotsii) February 20, 2017
When @Orlando_Pirates supporters got news of the new coach & it wasn't Benni pic.twitter.com/z5K3QTFaGd
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) February 20, 2017
#OrlandoPirates - New coach Jonevret: says he is familiar with some players but admits he doesn't know a lot about SA soccer.
— Trevor Cramer (@CramerTF) February 20, 2017
Khoza: “ We spoke to a few and needed to narrow it down. So many guys were considered, even here in the PSL.”
— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) February 20, 2017
During his time at Djurgården Pirates coach Kjell Jonevret led his team to a double, winning the Allsvenskan and the Swedish cup in 2005.
— Mathews_mpete (@MathewsMpete) February 20, 2017
The appointment of Jazzy Queen Legodi as assistant should be welcomed. One of the most underrated local coaches around
— Nkareng Matshe (@Nkareng) February 20, 2017
Dr Khoza: "We will do everything possible to make sure Coach Kjell Jonevret hits the ground running #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/aQV6hr0B68
— thandi merafe (@thandi_399) February 20, 2017
Welcome to Orlando Pirates coach @Kjellejon, you have inherited a good herd of cows. Good luck.??????
— Pholoho Selebano (@Pholoho) February 20, 2017
Jonevret says Orlando Pirates defense needs a fix because they concide stupid goals.
— Mlungelwa Duma (@MlungelwaDuma) February 20, 2017
Mr KJell Jonevret - new Pirates coach. pic.twitter.com/S1hFaSpOcN
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) February 20, 2017
Pirates supporters Benni campaign is shattered as Dr Irvin Khoza announces Kjell Jonevret as new Orlando Pirates
— Saint MJ (@mpho_blackstone) February 20, 2017
That Kjell Jonevret came from left field... Not many could have predicted that. At least he knows Bhele Nomvete pic.twitter.com/4d4yo7VTAj
— Joe Maluleke (@Joe_Maluleke) February 20, 2017
Serious @Ndoniyami, You think You know The Iron Duke? Right now Khoza be on some more Breanda Fassi: "Indaba Yami iStraight ayifuni ruler!"
— Thabiso Sithole (@ThabisoSithole) February 20, 2017
Kjell Jonevret does need to buy new shoes, though.
— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) February 20, 2017
Welcome to ???? Kjell Jonevret... (or welcome back, Jonevret was Viking coach when they toured here early in 2014 & played a few friendlies.)
— Rob Delport (@FMSouthAfrica) February 20, 2017
