Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro makes interesting claim about Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Soweto Derby - 'I don’t think the log is a reflection of Amakhosi performances'

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has asserted that Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs are performing at a comparable level to the Buccaneers.

The Glamour Boys have notably been generating opportunities in their games but have struggled to take advantage of them since the arrival of the Tunisian mentor this season.

Ahead of the exciting Soweto Derby, Riveiro, who has experience of coaching in this event, praised Chiefs, claiming they are currently in excellent form.

"I think Chiefs are playing very well this season. I do not think the log is a reflection of their performances in the league so far, I am being honest," Riveiro told the media. 

"Chiefs have been creating a lot of chances in every game, they are currently playing attractive football and that is the same thing we are trying to do at Pirates. 

"If Chiefs and Pirates are both, let's say loyal to the football we were playing in the previous games, I think it will be an interesting game for the fans." 

Riveiro has so far overseen five Soweto Derbies since his arrival in July 2022. He has achieved victory in three encounters and suffered defeat on two occasions against Chiefs.

Amakhosi have not performed well in their recent meetings against the Buccaneers, having lost the latest three encounters.

Nabi, a proven winning coach, is expected to change the situation this time against the high-flying and star-laden Sea Robbers team.

It will be interesting to see who will claim the first bragging rights between Nabi and Riveiro.

The match between Chiefs and Pirates is set to occur at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, February 1.

Kick off is 15:30 and 90,000 fans are expected to pack the FNB Stadium for one of the biggest derby games on earth.