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Jose Riveiro avoids the favourites tag, as Orlando Pirates reach CAFCL quarterfinals


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Published in Sports and Competition on Monday, January 13th 2025 at 17:25 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • A fulfilled Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is not entertaining the favourite's tag yet in the CAF Champions League after leading the Buccaneers to the quarterfinals in this competition for the first time in 12 years.

Orlando Pirates' coach Jose Riveiro has downplayed the notion of his team being favorites in the CAF Champions League, despite their advancement to the quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw against Jwaneng Galaxy in Botswana, which secured their progression with a 2-1 aggregate victory, Riveiro emphasized the importance of focusing on each game rather than the overall competition status. He highlighted the team's resilience and the significance of the result, noting that while they are not yet at the level of top African clubs, they are improving. Riveiro also mentioned the need for the team to continue developing and not to get complacent with their current achievements.

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