According to TimesLive, negotiations between the retired player and Sundowns are at an advanced stage and will start working as the Brazilians development coach this week.
“I can confirm that I have retired from football as a player to focus on coaching‚” Moriri is quoted as saying.
“It was not an easy decision to make because playing football has been a part of my life for many years.
“But it is time to move on and start a new chapter in my life‚ producing other Surprise Moriris out there.
“Last season‚ I started doing my coaching badges and managed to obtain a Caf B License and my focus going forward will be on helping younger players to fulfil their potential.
“It is something that I have thought long and hard about and I am looking forward to the challenge of becoming a coach.”
Moriri, who spent half of last season with Highlands Park to try and help them survive relegation, joins a list of former Sundowns players such as Michael Manzini‚ Godfery Sapula and Esrom Nyandoro who have been employed by the club as scouts and development coaches.