Orlando Pirates’ coach Jose Riveiro at the MTN8 press conference. Image: @FARPost/ Twitter
Riveiro’s Pirates: 5 things we’ve learned so far
Orlando Pirates are on top of the DStv Premiership log and in the MTN8 semi-finals. Here are five things we’ve learned under Jose Riveiro.
Orlando Pirates’ coach Jose Riveiro at the MTN8 press conference. Image: @FARPost/ Twitter
Isn’t it a good time to be an Orlando Pirates fan? The team has taken an early lead at the top and are three matches away from MTN8 glory.
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ORLANDO PIRATES’ EARLY SOLID START
Following six league games, the Sea Robbers have only lost once while drawing two games and winning three.
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The positive results in the league transitioned into the first cup tournament as Bucs defeated Royal AM 2-1 to book a place in the MTN8 semi-finals.
Surely something heavy and shining is coming out of this season? Well, we shall see.
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FIVE THINGS WE’VE LEARNED SO FAR
- Nkosinathi Sibisi is an ever-present in the heart of a back-three
- Highly attacking wings-backs in Thabiso Monyane (enjoying a dream breakthrough) and Deon Hotto
- Goodman Mosele is an ever-present in the number 8 role
- The Spanish coach has been one of the coolest heads on the bench we’ve ever seen in the PSL
- The team has been results-driven with mature match-management compared to recent teams.
Coming up next for the Soweto giants is a trip to the KwaZulu Natal midlands to face Maritzburg United on Sunday at 17:30.
What do you make of Bucs so far? Let us know in the comments section below.
