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Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates. Photo: BackpagePix.

Orlando Pirates suffer major blow ahead of Soweto Derby!

Jose Riveiro will miss two important Orlando Pirates matches after picking up a red-card over the weekend!

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Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates. Photo: BackpagePix.

Orlando Pirates will be without their head coach for two important DStv Premiership matches!

Jose Riveiro recieved a red-card during Saturday night’s Nedbank Cup victory over All Stars.

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As reported by The South African, Riveiro was reprimanded by the match officials for strong language used on the touchline.

The consequences however will affect his side greatly after the club confirmed their coach is suspended for the next two matches!

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Riveiro will miss the Buccaneers next clash against Maritzburg United on 17 February. He’s also ruled out of Orlando Pirates’ crunch Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs on 25 February!

Mandla Ncikazi and Sergio Almenara will have to guide the Buccaneers in the absence of Jose Riveiro.

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“We live in a competitive environment. Not only when we go to matches, people need to understand that.” the Orlando Pirates head coach said as quoted by IOL.

“The players come every morning hungry to train well, express themselves on the field and prepare to understand the needs of the week and game against Mamelodi Sundowns.

“Being a coach is not that easy by just selecting the best players. You have to select the ones that you consider the best one to win a game.”

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