Riveiro eyes record-breaking Derby legacy with Orlando Pirates

JOSE RIVEIRO might not be one for individual acclaim, but there is bound to be a part of him that is looking to leave a lasting personal legacy on South African football, to add to the club ones he has already built.

- MATSHELANE MAMABOLO

It is a record that Orlando Pirates can achieve before his three-year tenure with the Buccaneers comes to an end. It is a milestone that would put the cherry on top of the few he has already attained. And, given their 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiels at the weekend, it is a feat you can safely bet on him achieving.

The soft-spoken Spaniard could become the most successful coach in the Soweto Derby should he lead Pirates to defend their Nedbank Cup title at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium, where they will square up against Amakhosi.

Now joint-best on five wins with Stuart Baxter following the Betway Premiership triumph at FNB Stadium on Saturday, Riveiro can chalk up a record sixth win that would surely take some beating.

He was typically reluctant to delve into personal achievements while addressing the media during a post-match conference deep in the bowels of the Calabash.

“Ah, it is good, that’s good,” he said, of having matched the former Chiefs coach's feat, “and hopefully, there's still one more to play (for).”