Will Jose Riveiro reward Orlando Pirates' latest top performer Karim Kimvuidi with a starting spot in the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs - 'I am so happy to have such a headache'

Karim Kimvuidi started his first match of the season when Orlando Pirates beat Golden Arrows 2-1 in a Premier Soccer League tie on Tuesday.

The Congolese midfielder was named Man-of-the-Match in that contest, which was his first appearance since February.

He has featured in six games across all competitions for Pirates this season.

After impressing against Arrows, Kimvuidi presented coach Jose Riveiro with a big decision to make ahead of Saturday's Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs.

"It’s not a headache [to have Kimvuidi giving an impressive performance], it’s an opportunity for us to utilise our player, to have more resources and an opportunity for Karim to be consistent, the next time he finds himself on the field,” Riveiro said as per FARPost. 

“That’s the most important quality in a football player, and every player in our squad is here for a reason. We didn’t have any bad players; everybody has something to say and something to contribute to this team. 

“There are not always enough opportunities for everyone. We cannot be 100% fair with the squad of 37 players, so all players have to be patient, keep working, and be professional," the Spaniard added.

"I’m so happy to have such a headache, I hope there are more coming.”

Riveiro selected some players struggling for game time like Yanga Madiba, Boitumelo Radiopane, Simphiwe Selepe and Siyabonga Ndlozi when they beat Arrows on Tuesday.

A number of players raised their hands to be selected for Saturday's clash with Chiefs.

That includes Kimvuidi, and it is to be seen if Riveiro will consider him for the match against Amakhosi as a reward for his outstanding performance against Arrows.

Riveiro is finalising his preparations for Saturday's match in Durban where Pirates have been camped for the whole week.

The Spaniard is likely to bring back the regular players he did not give a run on Tuesday like Relebohile Mofokeng, Deon Hotto and Sipho Chaine.