Orlando Pirates coach backed to win top PSL award

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has been backed to win the PSL’s top coaching award by Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter.

Riveiro’s side got the better of Truter’s side on Saturday evening in their Nedbank Cup final clash.

The Buccaneers closed off a fantastic season by winning the Nedbank Cup.

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Coupled with that, they opened the season by winning the MTN8 title.

Riveiro’s side also finished second in the DStv Premiership.

According to Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter, Riveiro deserves the 2022/23 PSL coach of the year award.

Orlando Pirates coach backed to win top award

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“Well done to Pirates. Second cup for the coach, nominee for the Coach of The Season and hopefully he gets it this year. But well done and congratulations to Orlando Pirates.” Truter said as quoted by SoccerLaduma.

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In other news, Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Sandile Ndlovu believes Khanyisa Mayo’s dad was pivotal in blocking a move to neither Kaizer Chiefs nor Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mayo was tipped to join either side after a stellar campaign at Cape Town City.

The striker however decided to extend his stay in Cape Town until 2028!

According to Ndlovu, Patrick Mayo would have played a major role in his son’s career decision…

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“If you have a father who played the game, you will never make the same mistakes your father did.” Ndlovu told KickOff regarding the Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns linked man.

“It’s clear the advice came from the father even if he was my son, I would have said good move.

“As for the three-year deal. I think it was proposed by Cape Town City, they wanted to be secured.

“The more he plays for Bafana the more Cape Town City stands to sell him at the right price. Next season he will be worth more. Remember football is a business.

“At this stage, it could have been difficult for him to choose between Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.”

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