Pirates and Chippa coaches in heated war of words: 'It's really not needed in football'
Chippa United 's co-coach Kwanele Kopo accused his Orlando Pirates' counterpart Jose Riveiro of using abusive language towards him and the Chilli Boys' bench. The sequel of Orlando Pirates' battle with Chippa United promises to be a fiery affair after the two teams' coaches were involved in a heated war of words, with accusations and counter-accusations of using abusive language.
The Buccaneers won a tense tussle at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, which finished under dramatic circumstances. The Chilli Boys' striker, Eva Nga, was sent off in the dying minutes of the match, with his coach Kwanele Kopo accusing his Pirates counterpart, Jose Riveiro, of inciting the Cameroonian and allegedly hurling insults at the bench of the hosts. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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