Riveiro weighs in on Pirates' title chances after Spurs defeat

Head coach Jose Riveiro insists that the DStv Premiership title remains the priority following a shock 2-1 defeat to Cape Town Spurs.

The Buccaneers suffered their third defeat in the opening eight league matches of the season courtesy of goals from Lubeni Haukongo and Aidan Moroole, before Evidence Makgopa pulled one back for the visitors.

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Speaking at the post-match press conference, Riveiro assured supporters that despite the poor form, the league title remains the prime objective.

"Like I said many times, the league competition is the most important," Riveiro said.

"For the team of the calibre of Orlando Pirates, their league must be the main challenge, the main objective, the main obsession and for whatever reason – the is never only one reason, there is always multi factors, we haven’t found the rhythm in this competition.

"But’s it’s still early it’s still lost of point to play to fight for.

For those ready to right off the back-to-back MTN8 Champions, Riveiro insists that his side will find their footing.

"Our next mission is the Carling Cup (Carling Knockout). We go on Saturday to Richars Bay. We want and we really need win. Then we return to the league with two important game.

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"It’s going to happen. This team is going to find their momentum for sure. Today (Wednesday) we have a difficult feeling to accept but it’s also a test for us that after the last three results, that we are not happy about. 

"To be critical, to understand that we must and we can do things much better. But don’t doubt this group because, I can tell you that they are going to make."

Pirates take on Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00.

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