Riveiro weighs in on Pirates' title chances after Spurs defeat
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the DStv Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City FC at Orlando Stadium on August 29, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.Head coach Jose Riveiro insists that the DStv Premiership title remains the priority following a shock 2-1 defeat to Cape Town Spurs.
The Buccaneers suffered their third defeat in the opening eight league matches of the season courtesy of goals from Lubeni Haukongo and Aidan Moroole, before Evidence Makgopa pulled one back for the visitors.Speaking at the post-match press conference, Riveiro assured supporters that despite the poor form, the league title remains the prime objective.
"Our next mission is the Carling Cup . We go on Saturday to Richars Bay. We want and we really need win. Then we return to the league with two important game."It’s going to happen. This team is going to find their momentum for sure. Today we have a difficult feeling to accept but it’s also a test for us that after the last three results, that we are not happy about.
"To be critical, to understand that we must and we can do things much better. But don’t doubt this group because, I can tell you that they are going to make."For 14 free days, you can have access to the best from Soccer Laduma, KickOff, Daily Sun, TrueLove and Drum. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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