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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has refused to give into suggestions that their Nedbank Cup final defeat to rivals Kaizer Chiefs was down to their hectic schedule. After clinching the MTN8 trophy earlier on in the season, the Buccaneers still campaigned in the CAF Champions League, Betway Premiership and...

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane has urged supporters to fill up Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium this afternoon - as they look to wrap up their eighth consecutive league title as swiftly as possible this season. Sundowns host Stellenbosch - who are aiming to secure another third placed finish this season...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it was an ugly Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs as he lost his first game in the competition. Riveiro had come into the final against Kaizer Chiefs unbeaten in three seasons and chasing a historic three-peat for the Buccaneers, but Gaston Sirino...

Orlando Pirates have named their starting line-up for this afternoon’s Nedbank Cup final against rivals Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium.  Today marks the third Nedbank Cup final and the sixth domestic cup final in the three years under Jose Riveiro. The Buccaneers have been magnificent under the leadership of...

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki says the legacy of head coach Jose Riveiro will speak for itself once he leaves the club at the end of the season. The Spaniard has enjoyed a whirlwind stint since arriving in South Africa, winning five domestic cups so far and in the sixth...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has hailed the work and attitude of Jose Riveiro, saying he is the perfect person to bring all different departments of the club together. The Spanish coach has opted not to extend his contract beyond June 30, and only has six games left in...

Orlando Pirates head coach says having players like Karim Kimvuidi proves the amount of quality he has in his squad, even though he cannot always be fair to every player. Kimvuidi has only made 10 appearances for Pirates this season, and Tuesday's Man of the Match performance was the first...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was pleased with his much-changed side who held off Golden Arrows to come away with a crucial victory over them on Tuesday evening. The Buccaneers were first on the scoreboard through Patrick Maswanganyi but Abafana Bes'thende, who only had themselves to blame for not...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has discussed why he felt comfortable to finish the Soweto Derby with six academy players. The Buccaneers started the game with Relebohile Mofokeng, who scored the winner on the day, Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi, while the Spanish coach also brought on Siyabonga Ndlozi,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reflected on their incredible record of winning five Soweto Derbies since his arrival at the club. After losing the first derby when taking charge of Pirates, he's followed it up with five wins, and he admits, it's a long time coming since a...