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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits their recent run of form bodes well for their objectives for the final stage of the 2022/23 season. Pirates have won 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions with the defeats coming at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has expressed his delight of having Thembinkosi Lorch available for the final stage of the 2022/23 season. Lorch, 29, is arguably one of the most gifted players in the Buccaneers squad but this season injuries have hampered his game-time for large parts. He recently made...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has praised Kabelo Dlamini after he scored his first goal for the Buccaneers this season. Dlamini, 26, has provided five assists for the Sea Robbers this season but hadn't found the back of the net since May 2022. However, that changed in Gqeberha on Saturday, where...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their win to move them into second place means nothing as they need to occupy the CAF Champions League spot at the end of the season, not today. Pirates secured a 2-0 win over out-of-form Richards Bay to move into the Champions League...

Orlando Pirates have been boosted by Bandile Shandu and Goodman Mosele nearing a return to action after being sidelined with injuries. The Buccaneers return to action on Saturday with a trip to the struggling Natal Richboyz, who are without a win in eight matches, having lost their last six in...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says both Souaibou Marou and Evidence Makgopa can succeed at the club despite playing bit-part roles this season. Makgopa arrived at the start of the season but suffered an injury a week prior to the DStv Premiership kicking off which set his progress back...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits their win over SuperSport United was a six-pointer and predicts a thrilling end to the season will take place in the battle for CAF Champions League qualification. Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 win over SuperSport at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening with a...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why he's opted to start Paseka Mako over Thabiso Monyane since his return from injury. Monyane, 22, was a regular feature since Riveiro's appointment after being subjected to DStv Diski Challenge football for the two seasons prior to his arrival. He started the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they know why they couldn't keep up with Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership this season after winning the MTN8. Having won the opening domestic competition of the season and beating Sundowns 3-0 en route to the final against AmaZulu, there were suggestions...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is expecting a different SuperSport United and Gavin Hunt approach at Orlando Stadium as they fight out for CAF Champions League football. Pirates are mathematically out of the title race as they trail league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by 25 points with eight games to...