Jose Riveiro has called for full focus pertaining to Orlando Pirates' CAF Champions quarterfinal clash against MC Alger amid the news of his imminent exit.
Pirates have their eyes fixated on a Champions League semi-finals spot and standing in their way is an MC Alger outfit that they beat with a 1-0 scoreline in the first leg in Algeria last week Tuesday.
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Tension defines the second leg, what with all the permutations for both sides, and adding to the nerves is the news that Riveiro will be stepping down as the Soweto giants' head coach come end of June.
Despite the pressure, the 49-year-old tactician has demanded a positive mentality towards heir next encounter at Orlando on Wednesday.
"We are heading to the second half of this quarterfinal match. So, there is no other way to approach the match than just enjoying the moment and beating MC Alger once more to advance to the next stage of the competition," Riveiro said in the pre-match press conference.
"The game tomorrow just demands our full concentration and the best of our capacity as the technical staff and the players. There is no time to think about anything else rather than giving our best and getting a result tomorrow."
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The Spaniard has delivered five trophies during his two-and-a-half year spell at the Houghton-based side.
Kick-off is at 18:00
