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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their desire to qualify for the CAF Champions League next season makes winning the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs imperative. Pirates have dropped a staggering 27 points after 19 games in the DStv Premiership this season when they were tipped as potential title...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says several players are still maturing in the squad as they look to develop a consistent side. Pirates took the lead over Cape Town Spurs last night in their first league outing at Orlando Stadium for 2024 but eventually dropped two points to miss...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was furious with his side's showing against Cape Town Spurs, calling it "one of their worst games ever". The Buccaneers looked on track to move into second place on the log after Relebohile Mofokeng had given the Buccaneers an early lead. However, as time went...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they are not handing opportunities out for free in relation to Thalente Mbatha's immediate impact. The midfielder, who turns 24 today, joined Pirates on loan from SuperSport United in January where he was on the fringes of Gavin Hunt's squad. And while his signing...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula has to work hard for his spot in his starting XI like anybody else. Makhaula, 34, has struggled for game-time this season, making just seven appearances in all competitions. But the midfielder has started Bucs three games since the return...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they are doing everything possible to help Melusi Buthelezi after a traumatic hijacking incident this week. The 25-yead-old who joined Pirates in the off-season from TS Galaxy has enjoyed a promising start to life at the club with eight clean sheets in 13...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has discussed whether he feels the club has improved his squad since last season. Pirates have signed over eight new players while releasing 11 that were part of the squad that finished second, won the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup last season. In the January window,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained the substitution of Karim Kimvuidi, who looked very threating before being taken off against Polokwane City. Kimvuidi, 21, started his sixth DStv Premiership game of the season and looked lively before being taken off for Tshegofatso Mabasa after 68 minutes. The sub came...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro could not hide his delight over the progress of Evidence Makgopa and stated he was treated unfairly by the club's supporters. Makgopa, 23, impressed when leading the line against Mamelodi Sundowns at the back of featuring in all seven games for Bafana Bafana en...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed five players who could have a breakthrough in the second half of the season like Terrence Dzvukamanja. The Zimbabwean international went from being on the periphery and being jeered by his supporters upon introduction to the team, to becoming their attacking talisman...