Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has defended his decision to field attacker Thembinkosi Lorch in their victory over Cape Town Spurs.
The fixture for the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals have been confirmed after the draw took place in Tshwane on Sunday evening.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes attacker Thembinkosi Lorch is in a "good space" after his impressive performance against Cape Town Spurs.
The Carling Knockout is back on the South African domestic football calendar and the first round got underway on Wednesday when TS Galaxy defeated Mamelodi Sundowns at the Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final after defeating Cape Town Spurs 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Friday evening.
Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals after beating Cape Town Spurs 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Friday evening.
A total of 17 clubs have lifted the Carling Knockout trophy in the past since the competition was first played in 1982, though one side stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of title victories.
The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 following the conclusion of the draw on Tuesday.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has shouldered the blame after his side missed out on claiming the MTN8 title following their defeat against Orlando Pirates.