Orlando Pirates have been backed to bounce back from their poor start to the season and challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the DStv Premiership title by a club legend.
The Buccaneers will be aiming to make it three wins from three outings for the first time this season when they take Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
Riveiro's men have struggled to find consistency this season, collecting four wins from their first 10 opening matches in the DStv Premiership.
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The outcome is a nine-point gap at 7th place behind log leaders Sundowns who have maintained a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches.
Hover, Bucs' retried midfielder Shakes Gwabeni believes it's still early days and the Soweto Giants have what it takes to climb up the ladder.
"Look supporters have to be patient with the coach. The club have assembled a quality team and it takes some time for players
"Yes the results at the start of the season was poor but even then you can see what the team is trying to do. The way they want to play and
"As fort he league, ye I think it's still early to Pirates can't win it. If we can put together a few good results we are back challenging for the that first spot.
"The important thing will have to be consistency, so let's wait and see the next few games."
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Meanwhile, The Natal Richboys will also be looking to build some momentum, having won only their second match of the season when they defeat Cape Town Spurs 1-0 before the FIFA international break.
The match between Pirates and Bay will be played at King Zwelithini Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:30.
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