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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...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has commented on speculation that the club has made a move for Percy Tau. The Bafana Bafana forward is said to have been made available to leave Al Ahly after just one season, with the Egyptian giants concerned about his injury history. ...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro feels no one will run away with this season’s league title, saying it will be tight when the first round is concluded in November due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The Buccaneers were stunned 1-0...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the 1-0 loss to Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership match at Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday evening left him very upset.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   Pirates dominated the game but strikers Zakhele Lepasa and Bienvenu Eva Nga were not able...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his side's MTN8 semi-final draw against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, saying it was expected to meet a good opponent at this stage of the competition.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   The MTN8 semi-finals were drawn last night and Pirates have been...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro mentioned the importance of winning the MTN8 quarter-final when they face Royal AM on Saturday. It’s 10 days since these two sides faced each other in the DStv Premiership where the buccaneers came on top by 1-0 at Moses Mabhida stadium. But that won’t...

Jose Riveiro has revealed the unique encounters he's had with Orlando Pirates fans in the streets and malls since arriving in the country. The Pirates boss has led the club to first place in the league after six games with 11 points, albeit having played a game more than second-placed...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on the future of Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa, who has yet to feature for the club. Makgopa was snapped up by Pirates from Baroka back in July 2021 but remained at Bakgaga on loan for the season despite already breaking...