Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is celebrating a HUGE private milestone with the membership as they host Richards Bay FC.

The two sides face off in opposition to one another within the Betway Premiership at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Kick-off is at 19:30.

Now, this encounter absolutely holds a particular place in Riveiro’s coronary heart, extra particularly as a result of nobody thought he would nonetheless be at Pirates by now when he first arrived.

ORLANDO PIRATES COACH JOSE RIVEIRO CELEBRATES 100 MATCHES

Riveiro joined Pirates two-and-a-half 12 months in the past as a comparatively unknown coach in South African soccer.

Some criticized Pirates for hiring him whereas others had been eager to provide him an opportunity to show himself at this massive membership.

Now, on Tuesday, Riveiro can be in control of his a centesimal aggressive match for Pirates – turning into solely the second membership coach to realize that within the after Ruud Krol.

In the 99 matches Riveiro coached thus far, he has won 60, drawn 20 and lost just 19 since joining Pirates.

Furthmore, Riveiro has delivered FIVE main trophies – three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cup titles.

Now, maybe the one trophy lacking that almost all of Pirates followers anticipate from Riveiro is the league title.

Under Riveiro, Pirates twice completed second behind Mamelodi Sundowns however they look like critical contenders this season.

As issues stand, Pirates lead the log standings with 18 factors from their opening six league video games.

They are additionally within the group stage of the CAF Champions League – one thing they couldn’t obtain final season.

Riveiro’s contract with Pirates expires in June 2025, and it stays to be seen whether or not or not the Spaniard will keep.

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