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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has remained coy on the potential signing of Ndumiso Mabena ahead of their MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates enjoyed a deadline day to remember with the signings of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo from Marumo Gallants, Sipho Chaine from Chippa United and Kermit Erasmus on a...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the club's deadline day business has improved his squad and described Kermit Erasmus as an 'interesting player'. Pirates had quite an eventful deadline day with the arrivals of playmaker Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, striker Kermit Erasmus and goalkeeper Sipho Chaine putting pen to paper. ...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the technique of footballers at the club and in the DStv Premiership, in general, has impressed him. The Spaniard who's been lauded for his positivity and entertaining training sessions amongst the Pirates players has brought a new style of play to the club...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he is happy with his start to life at the club but warns they are far from their best yet. Pirates are currently second in the DStv Premiership after their 2-0 win over TS Galaxy on Saturday evening at Orlando Stadium and two...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has hailed the impact of striker Zakhele Lepasa after he scored his first goal for the club since November 2020. The 25-year-old has struggled with injuries since returning to the club from his loan deal, ironically which was spent with TS Galaxy and famously...