Orlando Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Magesi FC in a Betway Premiership match on Sunday. Despite acknowledging their fortunate win, coach Jose Riveiro praised the team's resilience and clean sheet. The win propelled Pirates closer to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, setting the stage for a crucial CAF Champions League clash against Stade d’Abijan.
Jose Riveiro , head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match against Magesi FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday. Photo: Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
Relebohile Mofokeng’s brilliant goal gave the Buccaneers a narrow 1-0 victory over the ten-man Magesi side at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday.The win moved Pirates back to within three points of Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership standings, with a game in hand on the defending league champions.
“They came here in numbers to support the team. But I’m happy that we managed to keep a clean sheet and a good performance in the first half to take three points, to keep pushing, keep running, and keep fighting.
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