JOSE RIVEIRO

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro

History follows Orlando Pirates as they return to a familiar ground in Abidjan

Approximately 29 years ago, Orlando Pirates became only the first Southern African team to lift the African Champions Cup title (now CAF Champions League, at Sade Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire, and yesterday, that was the main topic for the Buccaneers in West Africa.

Orlando Pirates line-up to face Al Ahly at Orlando Stadium

Jose Riveiro explains Patrick Maswanganyi absence vs Al Ahly

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained the club’s talisman Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi was left out of the team to face Egyptian giants Al Ahly due to health reasons.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Orlando Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro says the scorching heat won’t be a factor for Al Ahly

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the weather won’t be a factor in their all-important CAF Champions League Group B clash against defending champions and the most successful African club Al Ahly.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riviero during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Rand Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates ready for a much-strengthened Stellies line-up

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro expects a much-strengthened Stellenbosch FC starting line-up tomorrow in the Betway Premiership match compared to the team that lost 2-0 to Stade Malien in the opening CAF Confederation Cup midweek.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay at Orlando Stadium on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates to grow rapidly after this CAFCL season – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the CAF Champions League is helping the team to grow at a rapid level, especially the younger players in the group.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly are favourites, but we will turn Orlando stadium into a fortress – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says 11-time record African champions Al Ahly remain the favourites to top Group C in the African Champions League early next year.

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