Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates can’t stop winning trophies. The Buccaneers won another trophy after beating Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final. The club have since posted a word of warm appreciation for their Spanish coach.
MTN8: ORLANDO PIRATES 3-1 STELLENBOSCH FC
As witnessed from the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night, Stellies took the lead with a Lehlohonolo Mojela bicycle kick after 12 minutes. The Soweto giants later responded with a Monnapule Saleng equaliser in the 43rd minute.
The Stellenbosch heartbreak would come in injury time.
Tsegofatso Mabasa took the lead during injury time on 93 minutes before Relebohile Mofokeng delivered the third during the 96th minute.
While Orlando Pirates set a record of three consecutive MTN8 titles, the team also delivered a fifth title in three seasons under Jose Riveiro.
- MTN8 2022
- Nedbank Cup 2023
- MTN8 2023
- Nedbank Cup 2024
- MTN8 2024.
JOSE RIVEIRO APPRECIATION
“The emotional strain was evident after the recent MTN8 victory against Stellenbosch FC,” Orlando Pirates stated, as quoted by Goal.
“As the final whistle blew, cameras captured a poignant moment: Riveiro crouched down, tears streaming from his eyes.
“These were not just tears of joy but also a reflection of the immense personal sacrifices he has made, many of which remain hidden from public view.
“What many don’t know, for two long years, Riveiro has been separated from his wife and young daughter, enduring the isolation of distance while shouldering the weight of leading a football giant like Orlando Pirates.
“The mental toll of working away from family, compounded by the unrelenting demands of top-level coaching, would have broken many.
“Yet Riveiro has persevered, driven by a profound sense of duty to the club and its supporters,” Orlando Pirates concluded.
