Milutin Sredojević has stepped down as head coach of Orlando Pirates after two seasons in charge.

The decision comes just days after the Soweto giants suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of SuperSport United on Wednesday evening.

Rhulani Mokwena will take over coaching duties, starting with Saturday’s MTN8 encounter against Highlands Park.

A statement from Pirates read:

Milutin Sredojević relinquishes his position as Head Coach of Orlando Pirates Football Club after two seasons at the helm.

The Club would like to place on record that this decision was taken unilaterally, and it was the management’s decision to accept Mr. Sredojević to vacate his position based on reasons he has presented which are of a personal nature.

Rhulani Mokwena assumes coaching responsibilities assisted by Fadlu Davids and Franck Plaine.