Saleng is a wanted man. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
ICYMI: 10 Orlando Pirates stars make prelim Bafana Bafana AFCON squad
Orlando Pirates are represented heavily in Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana AFCON squad. Here’s the full list of Bucs making the cut.
Saleng is a wanted man. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates are represented heavily in Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana AFCON squad.
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Orlando Pirates stars in preliminary Bafana Bafana AFCON group
The Buccaneers have 10 players with a strong shot of representing their country at AFCON 2023, staged in January and February 2024 in Ivory Coast. Check out the full squad via Unplayable. Melusi Buthelezi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane, Thapelo Xoki, Miguel Timm, Thabang Monare, Patrick Maswanganyi, Evidence Makgopa, Zakhele Lepasa and Monnapule Saleng are the players in question. Meanwhile, there’s no place for Thembinkosi Lorch.
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The sensational rise of Melusi Buthelezi
After 10 matches in goal for the Sea Robbers, Melusi Buthelezi has already kept eight shutouts, including in each of his first two games. He only made his debut for the club in October. Recently, his outstanding display against TS Galaxy preserved the three points for Pirates against a spirited TS Galaxy side in their 1-0 win. Galaxy, of course, are his former team. Buthelezi now boasts 35 clean sheets in 68 professional football matches, including spells at Galaxy and Jomo Cosmos in the NFD. This call-up is well deserved.
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