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Riveiro On Moving Top Of The Table

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his side moving top of the table with four wins from their opening four games. Pirates moved on from their shock Carling Knockout Cup exit this weekend to Magesi, where they were stunned 3-2 at Orlando Stadium. But the MTN8 champions quickly...

Riveiro On Nkota’s Starting XI Debut

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was happy with Mohau Nkota's starting XI debut for the Buccaneers, but also insisted the youngster still has a lot to learn. Nkota, 19, started for the Buccaneers just a few days after impressing in the second half of the 3-2 defeat against...

Pirates & SSU Starting XIs Confirmed

Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United have named their starting squads ahead of this evening's Betway Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium. Following their shock 3-2 Carling Knockout Cup first round exit at the hands of Magesi FC, Bucs will be looking to bounce back with a win against an equally wounded...

When We Win Nobody Gets That Attention – Riveiro

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the players he introduced cannot be questioned over their defeat to Magesi. The shock Carling Knockout exit was their first defeat of the 2024/25 season in their 12th game across all competitions. Selaelo Rasebotja and Karim Kimvuidi earned starts in a game that...

Riveiro Explains Saleng HT Change For Teenage Nkota

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has lauded the potential of Mohau Nkota who he surprisingly used to replace Monnapule Saleng against Magesi. The teenage winger has earned rave reviews from the technical team since being promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge squad where he was one of the standout...

Riveiro Reacts To Suprise CKO First Round Exit

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to their shock exit from the Carling Knockout at the hands of Magesi on Saturday afternoon. Pirates came into the last-16 fixture against the newly promoted side brimming with confidence with 11 games without defeat in all competitions and winning the MTN8. However,...

Riveiro On Social Media Criticism Of Maswanganyi

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted Patrick Maswanganyi is not affected by criticism he has received on social media. Maswanganyi, 25, had an incredible breakout season at Pirates after joining from SuperSport United, being named PSL Player's Player of the Season, Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament and...

Riveiro’s Massive Personal Sacrifice Revealed

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has written his name in South African history books, but his record-breaking reign at the Buccaneers comes at a huge personal sacrifice. The Spaniard became the first coach in Premier Soccer League history to win the MTN8 three times in a row after beating...

Riveiro Pays Tribute To Ncikazi After MTN8 Triumph

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has attributed his knowledge of South African football culture to his assistant Mandla Ncikazi after the Buccaneers made history by becoming the first PSL team to clinch three consecutive MTN8 titles. Pirates were left shell shocked when Stellenbosch FC drew first blood as early...

Riveiro Praises Pirates Players Despite Minor MTN8 Final Setbacks

Despite missing a number of key players, Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was full of praise to his charges for overcoming challenges as they rallied from behind to win their third successive MTN8 title. One notable absentee from Saturday's final was Olisa Ndah who failed a late fitness test...

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