Mabalane on Sundowns, Riveiro's legacy at Pirates, Chiefs' trophy
The show starts with Mabalane reflecting on the legacy of former Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, who left on Tuesday after three successful years at the club where he won five cup competitions.
Riveiro's highlights include taking the team to the semifinals of the 2024-25 Champions League, where they lost to Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
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