Chippa Coach Hits Out At Riveiro After NBK Loss
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 04: Chippa United co-coach Kwanele Kopo during the Nedbank Cup semi final match between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa.
The Chilli Boys bowed out of the Nedbank Cup after losing 3-1 to the Buccaneers at a sold out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Kopo has now accused Riveiro of inciting Chippa striker Bienvenu Eva Nga, who was sent off late in the second half. "Not needed in football, can't even look at me in the eye after the game or shake a hand. He was insulting the whole game, that's why Eva Nga was sent off, the coach was…I know Pirates wanted to defend the trophy and I respect the club and the officials of the club. But I think people can represent themselves better.
"But even a fourth official could hear a coach using abusive language against us and they just keep quiet. But it's okay, we move on, we're all coaches we know when people are under pressure."
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