Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro: "We are trying to fight for each and every game this season"

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro: "We are trying to fight for each and every game this season"

The Buccaneers won the past two Nedbank Cups, and have been in fine form this season. They are currently in second place in the Betway Premiership.

Riveiro's side are also into the knockout round of the CAF Champions League, having already won the MTN8, for the second season in a row, while also losing to Magesi in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

They head into Saturday's cup clash against the Motsepe Foundation Championship side on the back of a 4-1 humbling by league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ahead of this weekend's clash, the Bucs boss explained that his team are used to the pressure of playing on multiple fronts.

He said on IOL: "There is pressure for us in every game and in every training session; there is always pressure, but it's good for us.

"It's something that is normal because every time we go into the field, people expect us to win – and sometimes not just winning, but sometimes it goes beyond the capacity to win games.

"There is no extra pressure because we won the competition last season. That is the past, and we are writing another chapter of our time together here.

"We want to be victorious and continue having the possibility of playing finals – and so far, we are doing well.

"We are running our own race. We are fighting. We already have one trophy in our cabinet this season.

"We are trying to fight for each and every game and competition this season."

Related News

"It's too early to talk about the final," says Abdeslam Ouaddou, ahead of Carling Knockout semis

"It's too early to talk about the final," says Abdeslam Ouaddou, ahead of Carling Knockout semis

  • 7 hours ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has warned his side not to get ahead of themselves as they prepare to face Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semi-finals.

Sphelele Mkhulise embodies the true identity of Mamelodi Sundowns

Sphelele Mkhulise embodies the true identity of Mamelodi Sundowns

  • 10 hours ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has praised Sphelele Mkhulise's influence and professionalism, describing the midfielder as a player who represents the very identity of the club.

Orlando Pirates coach praises team spirit after victory over Golden Arrows

Orlando Pirates coach praises team spirit after victory over Golden Arrows

  • 1 day ago

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hailed the collective unity within his squad after the Buccaneers returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in a Betway Premiership clash on Wednesday night.

Orlando Pirates down Golden Arrows to move back to second spot

Orlando Pirates down Golden Arrows to move back to second spot

  • 1 day ago

Orlando Pirates defeated Golden Arrows 3-1 at the Orlando Stadium to record their seventh consecutive win of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.