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Orlando Pirates target CAF Champions League group stages

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is fully aware they need to beat Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy by two goals to ensure their progression to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

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Winless run won't spoil Pirates party, claims coach

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says their three-game winless run will not spoil their party mood after the Buccaneers made it to the MTN8 final via the away goal rule despite losing to Stellenbosch on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the MTN8 semi final press conference at PSL Headquarters on September 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Jose Riveiro plays down Sibongiseni Mthethwa's departure at Stellenbosch ahead of the 2nd leg

As Stellenbosch FC come to their first game without the services of their former influential midfielder Sibongiseni “OX” Mthethwa, Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is adamant that his absence will have no bearing on their opponents.

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CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates suffer narrow defeat to Jwaneng Galaxy

Jwaneng Galaxy defeated Orlando Pirates 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie on Sunday.

Zakhele Lepasa of Orlando Pirates celebrate after scoring a goal during the MTN8 semi final, 1st leg match between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates at Athlone Stadium on September 03, 2023

Jose Riveiro reflects on the decision to recall Zakhele Lepasa and managing a big squad

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it was a joint club decision to recall the runaway leading goal scorer so far in all competitions Zakhele Lepasa from his loan move at SuperSport United.

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Jose Riveiro hails Orlando Pirates for displaying patience in triumph

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro lavished praise on his squad for patience in the wake of their triumphant encounter against Stellenbosch.