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Riveiro Responds To Calls For Pirates Formation Change

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro feels talks of changing up their formation isn't relevant as they have a flexible tactical approach. Pirates have now gone four games without a win across all competitions after the 1-1 draw against AmaZulu in their DStv Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Friday...

Pirates Coach Opens Up On Sibisi Penalty Miss

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has refused to lay the blame on Nkosinathi Sibisi after they dropped points again in the DStv Premiership on Friday evening. Sibisi had the chance to put Pirates ahead in the second half against AmaZulu - who took the lead at Orlando Stadium from...

Pirates & AmaZulu Starting XIs Announced

Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s DStv Premiership fixture at Orlando Stadium. It’s been over 270 minutes for the Pirates to score a goal across all competitions, while it’s over 450 minutes since Usuthu last won a league match.       googletag.cmd.push(function() {...

Riveiro On Erasmus Exclusion, Provides Lorch & Makgopa Update

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro confirmed Kermit Erasmus was left out of the squad due to injury while providing updates on Thembinkosi Lorch and Evidence Makgopa. Erasmus earned two cameo appearances for Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United since his shock deadline day return to the club after...

Riveiro Sends Message To Frustrated Pirates Fans

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits he's aware the club's supporters want results and not talks about the processes to attain success at the club. Pirates failed to score for the fourth time in their last five games across all competitions as they were held to a ten-man Richards...

Riveiro – Why We Didn’t Sub Monyane Before Red Card

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he didn't feel the need to substitute Thabiso Monyane before he was sent off. The Buccaneers suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United on Tuesday, with Babina Noko beating the Sea Robbers for the first time in their history. The game looked...

Riveiro Excited About Pirates Progress

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits he's been impressed by how quickly his squad has adapted to his playing style. Pirates are currently second in the DStv Premiership and in the semi-final of the MTN8 and ahead of facing Sekhukune United, there's a real sense of optimism brewing around...

Riveiro – There Was No Party In The Dressing Room

Orlando Pirates may have put up a decent performance against Mamelodi Sundowns in their first leg MTN8 semi-final but head coach Jose Riveiro says there was no celebratory mood in the dressing room. Pirates continued their progress under the Spaniard this season with another gutsy display as they continued to...

Riveiro – Why Saleng & Ndlondlo Started

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he named Monnapule Saleng and new signing Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo in his starting XI against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. The Buccaneers held the defending champions to a goalless draw at a sold out Orlando Stadium, with Saleng and Ndlondlo both impressing for the...

History Won’t Face Sundowns On Saturday – Riveiro

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says past results will not play against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday and is targeting writing new history with the Buccaneers. Sundowns are unbeaten against Pirates over their last six games, with the last four scorelines reading 4-1, 2-0, 3-0 and 4-1, which Riveiro says...

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