Orlando Pirates head coach reacts emotionally to reaching CAF Champions League semi-finals

In the return leg of the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates faced MC Alger. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, and the Pirates advanced to the semi-finals thanks to their away victory.

Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro couldn't hide his emotions after the match. He was on the verge of tears and admitted that his life will never be the same after his time with Orlando.

Quote: “My life will never be the same after being the coach of the Pirates. What else can I say? It's a huge change in my life. I am talking about everything you mentioned — the way the fans treat me. Yes... it's something special,” he confessed after the game.

Incidentally, only two countries will be represented in the semi-finals: South Africa (Mamelodi and Orlando) and Egypt (Al Ahly and Pyramids).

Reminder: We have prepared information for you on the pairs that will face each other in the semi-final stage of the tournament. The first matches will take place on April 18, with the return legs a week later on April 25.