Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro FILE - Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro. Photo: Phill Magakoe/AFP
Former Orlando Pirates player Bongani Ndulula has suggested that coach Jose Riveiro may have been the cause of the Buccaneer's inconsistent performances in the league in the past two seasons.
The Soweto giants have finished second in the league for the past two seasons, behind Mamelodi Sundowns, but have dominated domestic cup competitions.
However, this season they will be looking to finally clinch the league title.
Speaking to the Izinja ze Game podcast on YouTube, Ndulula said he could not understand why the Soweto giants thrived in cup competitions but struggled in the league.
“My problem with Pirates is that they look like a team that is more geared towards cup competitions, and in the league they struggle and I don’t know why,” Ndulula said.
“Drogba”, as he was affectionately know by the Pirates faithful during his playing career, said he blames the Spanish tactician for the lack of consistency in the team’s starting line up.
“I don’t know, but I sometimes I blame the coach because a player that has momentum may find himself on the bench in the next game,” Ndululula added.
The Soweto giants will kick off their league campaign at the Orlando Stadium against Gqeberha-based Chippa United and will be looking start the season on a high note.
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