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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the test of Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League is another step of growth for his youthful squad. With Makhehleni Makhuala the only player with previous experience in the competition, Riveiro admits it's a learning curve for his squad that have been...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has denied there's any advantage in the 3pm kick-off against Al Ahly but rather the home support as the key factor at Orlando Stadium. Ahly have traditionally struggled in South Africa and made things vocal against Mamelodi Sundowns about the early kick-offs in Tshwane...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given a brief injury update, keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of his side's CAF Champions League clash against Al Ahly. The Buccaneers will face the African record champions in a highly anticipated clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ: Riveiro –...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the re-scheduling of the league fixtures ahead of their CAF Champions League fixture against Al Ahly leaves them with no excuses to perform. The Premier Soccer League has brought fixtures forward while their game against Marumo Gallants has been postponed in order to...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shed light on the conversation he had with a disgruntled fan after their 1-0 defeat to Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium. The Spaniard was seen after the game approaching the fan and having, what appeared to be a civil conversation with the supporter as...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is not too concerned that Mamelodi Sundowns went top of the table after their slip-up against Stellenbosch FC. Pirates came into the game with a club-record seven consecutive wins to start the 2024/25 season but it came to an abrupt halt against Stellenbosch who...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says nobody is invincible but they didn't produce a 'zero points' performance against Stellenbosch on Sunday afternoon. Stellenbosch ended Pirates club-record run of seven wins to start a new season and prevent them from going back to the summit of the league. It moved Steve...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the age of players doesn't determine if they are ready to contribute to the first team. The Spaniard who comes from a coaching background of youth development with Celta Vigo was often lauded for his attack-minded game and ability to integrate young talent...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the introduction of Khanyisa Mayo changed the game for CR Belouizdad in their CAF Champions League group stage opener. Pirates raced into a two-goal lead with Mohau Nkota bagging both goals and the Algerian side reacted by throwing the Bafana Bafana forward into...

Esperance Sportive de Tunis are said to have shown interest in Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro before appointing Laurențiu Reghecampf this month. The well-travelled Romanian found success in his home country with Steaua București and in the Gulf with Al Hilal and Al Wehda replacing Miguel Cardoso on 5 November. ALSO...