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Amid war with Sead Ramovic, Mamelodi Sundowns' Rhulani Mokwena opens up on relationship with Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro ahead of Nedbank Cup final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has described Orlando Pirates tactician Jose Riveiro as&nbsp;"a fierce competitor." After weeks of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/ex-kaizer-chiefs-coach-hunt-wades-into-sead-ramovic-rhulani-mokwena-feud-mourinho-doesn-t-like-guardiola-but-it-has-gone-a-little-bit-too-far-right-now/blt3266f14963289e1e" target="_blank">trading harsh words with TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic</a>, Mokwena has heaped praise on Riveiro. The Pirates coach, who is a reserved man, has received glowing remarks from Mokwena.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“Jose Riveiro apart from him, I like Jose so much. I&nbsp;really&nbsp;do,” as Mokwena as per <a href="https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/dstv-premiership/rulani-reserves-huge-praise-for-riveiro-ahead-of-nedbank-cup-final/" target="_blank">iDiski Times.</a>“Every time I meet him I get a genuine sense of respect. Like a genuine sense of sportsmanship.“He’s a fierce competitor but he’s&nbsp;a good&nbsp;person you know.”

WHAT MOKWENA SAID

Mokwena's remarks could be interpreted as a mind game or diplomacy ahead of the Nedbank Cup final.Masandawana are looking for revenge after the Buccaneers beat them in the MTN8 final last October.Also, lifting the Nedbank Cup would see Sundowns completing a treble this season after also winning the African Football League and the Premier Soccer League title. Pirates will also be out to seal a cup double, having already sealed the MTN8.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The two Gauteng giants now prepare for the Nedbank Cup final before heading to Mpumalanga where they will meet at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp; It will be the final match of the season and they will then go for the off-season break after that.

WHAT NEXT FOR DOWNS & PIRATES?

Amid war with Sead Ramovic, Mamelodi Sundowns' Rhulani Mokwena opens up on relationship with Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro ahead of Nedbank Cup final | Goal.com South Africa

The Masandawana trainer has spoken glowingly about his Buccaneers counterpart whom he says he has much respect for.

Amid war with Sead Ramovic, Mamelodi Sundowns&apos; Rhulani Mokwena opens up on relationship with Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro ahead of Nedbank Cup final