Orlando Pirates utility player off to Ivory Coast!

Orlando Pirates utility player Deon Hotto is off to Ivory Coast to represent Namibia, who qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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This follows Tuesday’s result between Cameroon and Burundi in the final Group C match. Cameroon beat Burundi 3-0 to qualify for the finals.

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This means Namibia made it to next year’s AFCON finals without kicking a ball, but the truth of the matter is that they worked hard for their qualification.

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Now, Hotto is certainly going to be on that plane to Ivory Coast provided he remains injury free closer to and during the AFCON games.

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Hotto is an integral member of the Namibia national team, and one of the senior players with 66 caps, and his experience will definitely be needed.

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This is because Richard Ofori could also make the trip after Ghana’s qualification last week. He was part of the Black Stars squad in their final group match.

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Of course, a few South African-born players playing for Pirates could make Hugo Broos’ final squad to represent Bafana Bafana at AFCON finals.

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