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Why Riveiro Will Miss Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is among five suspended for this week’s DStv Premiership fixtures and will also miss the Soweto Derby.

The Pirates coach received his marching orders during their 2-0 win over All Stars in the Nedbank Cup after arguing with officials over a delayed substitution.

He will be ruled out for two games due to receiving a straight red, which is likely to rule him out of the Soweto Derby.

Pirates face off against Maritzburg United on Friday evening, meaning Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids, who worked together as Orlando Pirates co-head coaches last season will meet each on the sidelines.

The Team of Choice, meanwhile, will be without their captain Travis Graham after received two yellow cards in their 2-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs.

Somila Ntsundwana (Richards Bay), Rodrick Kabwe (Sekhukhune United) and Marks Munyai (TS Galaxy) are also serving suspensions this week.

DStv Premiership fixtures:

Friday:

Orlando Pirates vs Maritzburg (19h30)

Saturday:

Royal AM vs SuperSport United (15h30)

Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay (17h00)

AmaZulu vs TS Galaxy (20h00)

Sunday:

Kaizer Chiefs vs Golden Arrows (15h30)

Cape Town City vs Swallows (17h30)

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