Jose Riveiro Speaks on Coaching Bafana Bafana After Carling Knockout Triumph

• Jose Riveiro has given an honest answer to the chances of managing the Bafana Bafana team after leading Carling All Stars to victory against Magesi FC
• The Spanish mentor has showcased his tactical brilliance since his arrival at Orlando Pirates a few years ago and has the capacity to coach the South African national team
• The former Celta Vigo youth manager also opened up on where is focus lies at the present despite different rumours about his future

Orlando Pirates manager Jose Riveiro has commented on the possibility of coaching the South African national team after leading the Premier Soccer League All-Stars to victory in the Carling Cup.

The Spanish tactician led the All Stars team to a resounding 3-0 win over Carling Knockout champions Magesi FC at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Since moving to South Africa a few years ago, the Buccaneers coach has been one of the best managers in the Betway Premiership.

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Riveiro reacts to coaching Bafana Bafana

According to iDiskiTimes, Riveiro was asked in an interview after the Carling Cup final if he would consider coaching the South African national team when Hugo Broos leaves the post.

The Sea Robbers didn't rule out the possibility of leading Bafana Bafana but confirmed his focus is on his current responsibilities.

“You never know, right now my focus is 100% on the responsibility that I have; trust me, I have enough,” the Orlando Pirates manager said.

“Usually, national teams used to be coaches with more experience and kilometres in this job, but it’s also changing; you can see some young coaches coaching top national teams worldwide.

“Who knows? I like managing teams, and right now, I like doing what I am doing at Orlando Pirates, to do my best when invited to do the same in this space; I don’t think much about what will happen in the future.”

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Riveiro confirms Pirates' objective in CAF Champions League

Briefly News also reported on Riveiro opening up on Pirates major objective in the CAF Champions League this season.

The Sea Robbers are currently second in Group C with Al Ahly leading the group table.

Source: Briefly News