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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he was not surprised by TS Galaxy beating Mamelodi Sundowns in Mbombela. Sundowns travelled to Mpumalanga riding on the wave of what appeared to be a league defining 4-1 thrashing over Pirates at Loftus two days prior. ALSO READ: Riveiro Remains Coy On Saleng...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted it's not in his job description to give health updates on players like Monnapule Saleng, when asked about the where-abouts of the winger. Saleng had a great start at Pirates this campaign, scoring five goals in 13 games, including one in the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on their week in preparing for Baroka after their 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates host the second-tier side at Orlando Stadium in the Last-16 Nedbank Cup on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from a major disappointment. ALSO READ: Baroka Boss...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says Kabelo Dlamini played his role in a deeper midfield position after questions around his suitability for the role. Dlamini started alongside Makhehleni Makhaula in the absence of Thalente Mbatha in the 4-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. ALSO READ:...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has bemoaned the loss of defender Thabiso Sesane to injury who missed their humbling defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. The Buccaneers missed out on the chance to narrow the gap on the Betway Premiership leaders after been handed a real football lesson as...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his side's 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers struggled to keep up with Sundowns, who were inspired by a brilliant display from Lucas Ribeiro Costa. With this statement win in the title race, Sundowns opened...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro reckons Sekhukhune United is the ideal loan club for winger Katlego Otladisa to show his true potential. Otladisa was sent on loan to Babina Noko in January after struggling for game time at Pirates and was a notable absentee in their midweek due to...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they need to keep grinding out results in order to contend for the title against Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates secured a last-minute 1-0 win in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs in which Sundowns responded on Sunday by trouncing Golden Arrows 4-0 in Tshwane. ALSO...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their rivalry with Mamelodi Sundowns will never be able to compete with the Soweto Derby. Riveiro has enjoyed supremacy over this fixture in recent times, winning four consecutive fixtures out of his six overall. ALSO READ: Riveiro Reveals How They Did Their Homework On...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro reserved some rare praise for one of the unsung heroes of the squad this season. Makhehleni Makhaula, the unfashionable number six role, that goes about his business, silently but effectively has been immense in the impressive run Pirates have been on this season. ALSO READ:...