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Jose Riveiro's former club Inter Turku have sent a message to the Orlando Pirates head coach after he lifted his first trophy in South Africa. The 45-year-old guided Pirates to their fourth MTN8 title since 2008, meaning the club will be allowed to keep the MTN8 trophy for a lifetime.  ...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was not proving a point to anyone who compared him to a "plumber" at first, with the term described to foreign coaches who come to South Africa without success. The Spanish coach, who was appointed on a three-year deal during the off season,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his side's victory in the MTN8 final, which secured him his first trophy as Buccaneers coach. Pirates beat AmaZulu in Saturday's final at Moses Mabhida Stadium thanks to a first-half goal by Monnapule Saleng.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has strongly dismissed the notion that AmaZulu have nothing to lose in the MTN8 final on Saturday. Pirates face off against Usuthu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium looking to end their two-year drought for silverware - while their opposition lasted secured a trophy back...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has suggested Jose Riveiro has brought something different to the squad since his appointment that's helped them mentally. Pirates are preparing for their MTN8 final against AmaZulu at the back of a 1-0 defeat against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby last Saturday. ...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has kept the cards close to his chest as to which of his goalkeepers will start in the MTN8 final after Siyabonga Mpontshane was selected in the recent Soweto Derby. Mpontshane was picked ahead of Pirates' usual No.1 Richard Ofori, who recently recovered from an...

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral has insisted Arthur Zwane beat his Orlando Pirates' counterpart Jose Riveiro tactically in the Soweto Derby. Chiefs beat Pirates 1-0 on Saturday, thanks to Yusuf Maart's wonder goal from his own half in the 74th minute.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The win...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the mental challenge of helping his squad remain consistent has been one of his biggest tasks since his arrival. Following the highs of eliminating the 2021/22 treble champions out of the MTN8 in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 win, Pirates produced an uninspiring...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits his first Soweto Derby experience was amazing and uncomfortable but expected the players to do better in front of the capacity FNB Stadium on Saturday. Pirates came into the game on a high after securing a place in the MTN8 final at the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it was a boring Soweto Derby that should have ended as 0-0 based on the performances of the two sides at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pirates hosted their first derby against Chiefs since the Covid-19 pandemic in front of a capacity calabash...