‘I’m extremely proud to be the Orlando Pirates coach’ – Jose

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on his side’s latest triumph.

The Buccaneers won back-to-back MTN8 titles on Saturday night after dramatically defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.

The MTN8 title, is the third cup title triumph for Jose Riveiro since joining the club at the beginning of last season.

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Orlando Pirates coach opens up on MTN8 triumph

“We are here to try to inspire them, to give them hope, today they could see that if you fight, if you are together until the end you know even though we went through difficult moments in the game.” Jose Riveiro told SuperSport TV after the match.

“Because Sundowns are good. It’s a good team but we managed to stay together to really fight and get the results. So I’m extremely proud to be an Orlando Pirates coach and yeah, what else?”

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In other news, Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has heaped praise on Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena.

Mokwena’s side have successfully qualified for yet another CAF Champions League group stage round. Add to that the upcoming MTN8 final where they’ll take on the Buccaneers.

Mokwena’s side are also running away with the DStv Premiership title, after an incredible 100% start to the campaign with eight wins in as many matches.

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“I think the difference with him is [that] he’s passionate about football, he’s passionate about coaching.” the Orlando Pirates icon said as quoted by SABC SPORT.

“He works so hard, I think he works 24 hours that guy, I don’t think he sleeps. I don’t think he’s got a bed, I think his bed is a laptop. He just wants to look at football, new tactics, and blah, blah, blah. You can see the signs of hard work.

“I think at Sundowns they gave him the platform, I think other teams didn’t give him the platform – they didn’t understand, they wanted the success now.”

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