Orlando Pirates defender Paseka Mako has rushed to the defence of his coach Jose Riveiro.
During the beginning of the season, a faction of fans and journalists labelled the Spanish coach a 'plumber'.
What that ultimately hinted at was Riveiro shows no signs of being an actual 'football coach'.
Fast forward nine months later and Orlando Pirates have won two cups under the guidance of Riveiro.
Mako has since silenced his coach's critics, following their Nedbank Cup triumph.
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"I'm happy that the plumber won the Nedbank Cup," he said on SuperSport TV.
"They were calling our coach the plumber and now he is a champion. I'm so happy for him."
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In other news, Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Sandile Ndlovu believes Khanyisa Mayo's dad was pivotal in blocking a move to neither Kaizer Chiefs nor Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mayo was tipped to join either side after a stellar campaign at Cape Town City.
The striker however decided to extend his stay in Cape Town until 2028!
According to Ndlovu, Patrick Mayo would have played a major role in his son's career decision.
"If you have a father who played the game, you will never make the same mistakes your father did." Ndlovu told KickOff regarding the Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns linked man.
"It's clear the advice came from the father even if he was my son, I would have said good move.
"As for the three-year deal. I think it was proposed by Cape Town City, they wanted to be secured.
"The more he plays for Bafana the more Cape Town City stands to sell him at the right price. Next season he will be worth more. Remember football is a business.
"At this stage, it could have been difficult for him to choose between Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and Orlando Pirates."
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