five Orlando Pirates players who could be essential to José Riveiro’s plans in the upcoming season.
Riveiro was announced as Pirates’ new head coach last month on a three-year deal, and the Spaniard has been taking his troops through the paces in the last couple of weeks.
We look at the five Orlando Pirates players who could be essential to José Riveiro’s plans in the upcoming season.
With Mandla Ncikazi in his corner, Riveiro is trying to get the players to buy into his philosophy and ensure his house is in order during the pre-season to start off the campaign with purpose on the 6th of August when they take on rivals, Swallows in a league game at Orlando Stadium.
Riveiro, like any other coach, would want to build his side around certain players in order to be consistent throughout the season and mount a serious challenge for honours.
Due to a number of injuries, the Soweto giants’ spine last season had problems, and then co-coach Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids were forced to rely on a makeshift team from time to time.
Riveiro will be hoping the quality of his squad remains intact throughout the season as he looks to bring the glory days back at the Sea Robbers.
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