Orlando Pirates Have Enough Belief That They Can Still Challenge For The Title, Says Coach Riveiro

Jos Riveiro is an optimistic coach. As such, his ability to overcome adversaries makes him believe Orlando Pirates can still challenge for the title.

Pirates are currently the second-best team in the Betway Premiership, as they sit second in the standings. The Buccaneers trail log leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played four games more, by 18 points as the league heads into the final stretch.

Sure, games in hand are not guaranteed points, but Pirates could trim that gap to six points if they win all their rescheduled matches. They could further reduce the gap to just three points if they beat Sundowns, who will visit them at FNB Stadium on Sunday 3.30pm kick-off.

Some pundits, however, believe the title is already out of reach for Pirates, given that Sundowns have already beaten them this season and boast a potent striking unit.

Be that as it may, Riveiro remains unfazed. The Spaniard has been at the club for almost three seasons, during which his team has achieved the improbable. Pirates have won five trophies out of seven, including an unprecedented MTN8 three-peat, while also reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2013.