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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Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 24 September 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Kabelo Dlamini was delighted to have gotten on the scoresheet and helped his side walk away with all three points.

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Truter:  We need to settle and find consistency
Richards Bay Head Coach Brandon Truter watches his team warm up during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Chippa United and Richards Bay at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on 21 September 2024 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Truter: We need to settle and find consistency

Richards Bay FC coach Brandon Truter will use their extended break to recover and improve their performance to prepare for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch FC on October 25.

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Nabi: I’m surprised in SA we work without VAR
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs argues with referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at Soccer City on 28 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nabi: I’m surprised in SA we work without VAR

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he is surprised by the fact that there is no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South Africa.

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Riveiro: ‘KB’ today was exceptional
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring for his team 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

Riveiro: ‘KB’ today was exceptional

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro showered Kabelo Dlamini with praise after scoring the winning goal against Richards Bay in their Betway Premiership clash in Durban.

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Truter: We ran out of time
Brandon Truter, Coach of Richards Bay FC 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

Truter: We ran out of time

Richards Bay FC coach Brandon Truter felt his side "deserved a bit more" and "ran out of time" in their defeat to Orlando Pirates.

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Riveiro: We had to fight until the end
Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We had to fight until the end

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro insists they had to fight till the end to snatch three points away from Richards Bay FC in their Betway Premiership encounter at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.

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