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Riveiro Reacts To Pirates MTN8 Final Win

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...

Riveiro – Don’t Tell Me About Favourites

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...

Maela – What Riveiro Has Brought To Pirates Squad

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. ...

Riveiro Talks Bucs Goalkeepers Ahead Of MTN8 Final

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...

Ertugral – Zwane Beat Riveiro, Tactically!

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...

Riveiro Reveals Challenges Of Coaching Pirates

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...

Riveiro – It’s Not Comfortable For Your Job

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...

Annoyed Riveiro Laments ‘Boring’ Soweto Derby Defeat

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...

Riveiro’s System Benefits Ndlonldo, Erasmus – Maela

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has admitted the system head coach Jose Riveiro has implemented should be credited for the immediate impact of Kermit Erasmus and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo. The deadline day signings have come into the side with aplomb and look at home in the starting line-up already softening the...

Riveiro Praises Erasmus Ahead Of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised Kermit Erasmus ahead of the upcoming Soweto Derby. Riveiro will face Kaizer Chiefs for the first time since he got appointed as the head coach of Pirates, with the Premier Soccer League confirming the game has been sold out.       googletag.cmd.push(function()...

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