10 things you dont know about Augusto Palacios.

1. His full name is Angel Augusto Palacios

2. He was born in Lima, Peru

3. He was born on the 23rd of December 1951

4. Arrived in South in 1984 to play for Witbank Aces

5. He represented the Peru national team

6. He has served as our National team coach from 1992-94.

7. Has worked at Pirates since 1996, as head coach and coming in as caretaker coach.

8. He was responsible for the development of players like Gift Leremi, Lebohang Mokoena and many more.

9. Won Orlando Pirates second treble as a caretaker coach.

10. In the 2016/17 he was the coach when Pirates lost 6-0 against Sundowns, their biggest defeat ever.

By Jimmy Modise