Riveiro: It’s the beginning for Pirates
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates giving last minute instructions to Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro: It’s the beginning for Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admits this is only the beginning and that his side are challenging for silverware on all fronts.

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Barker speaks out on controversial refereeing decision
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Barker speaks out on controversial refereeing decision

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has spoken out about the referee’s controversial decision during the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

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Riveiro praises “exceptional” Pirates
Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates reacts during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Riveiro praises “exceptional” Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says his side have been "exceptional" after becoming the first team to win three consecutive MTN8 titles.

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Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 29 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies

Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto has stated that his side needs to "be on their toes" when they face Stellenbosch FC in the final of the MTN8.

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Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final
Innocent Maela and José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has opened up on how head coach Jose Riveiro has brought the best out of his players.

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Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his side's control has to be "close to perfection" when they come up against a tough Stellenbosch FC outfit in the MTN8 final.

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Maela focused on final not on making history
Innocent Maela during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela focused on final not on making history

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history but captain Innocent Maela is solely focused on the game at hand against Stellenbosch FC.

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Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side will be permanently under threat by Stellenbosch FC when the two sides meet in the MTN8 final.

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