Orlando Pirates have 11 players in the latest preliminary Bafana Bafana squad. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs can only boast three.
Strong Orlando Pirates flavour in the latest Bafana squad
Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Simphiwe Selepe, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Rele Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota are the 11 Sea Robbers stars in the group. Bruce Bvuma, Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala are the Chiefs trio included. Check the whole squad out below:
Kekana hails Orlando Pirates unsung hero Makhaula
Hlompho Kekana is a huge fan of Makhehlene Makhaula’s industry in midfield for the Sea Robbers. The 35-year-old, however, isn’t in this latest Bafana squad.
“This is my Player for the Season [Makhehleni Makhaula],” said Kekana on SABC Sport’s Soccer Zone.
Potential Kaizer Chiefs XI with three dream signings
Nwabali; Solomons, Msimango, Miguel, Dortley; Cele, Maart; Duba, Kingsley Michael, Lilepo; Mayele.
Mduduzi Shabalala could be out in the cold at the outset of the 2025-2026 season after being overlooked as a starter in the Nedbank Cup. Nigerian midfielder Kingsley Michael is a tempting prospect, while his compatriot Stanley Nwabali knows all about goalkeeping in the PSL. Rumours of a big-money move for Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele also refuse to die down.
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