The best of enemies: Why Sundowns and Pirates bring out the best (and worst) of each other

The best of enemies: Why Sundowns and Pirates bring out the best (and worst) of each other

Orlando Pirates' coach Jose Riveiro says that the Buccaneers' clashes with Mamelodi Sundowns is at the moment the top game any player can be involved in, in SA football at the moment. The strong ties that bind Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, with an intertwined history, is also what makes them want to strangle each other when they square off.

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