Orlando Pirates’ star is back in the Bafana Bafana XI!
Fans of the Orlando Pirates will be relieved to learn that Zakhele Lepasa has been reinstated to the Bafana Bafana starting lineup
Bafana Bafana will play a friendly match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo this evening at the Orlando Stadium.
Hugo Broos’ team will be trying to get back on track following a dismal goalless draw with Namibia over the weekend.
Broos’ team last won a game in June, when they defeated FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco.
Fans of the Orlando Pirates will be glad to learn that Zakhele Lepasa has been reinstated to the Bafana Bafana starting lineup.
The Buccaneers’ talisman, who is now the country’s hottest player, was an unused replacement in South Africa’s goalless draw with Namibia last weekend.
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STAR OF THE ORLANDO PIRATES RETURNS TO BAFANA: Goss, Mobbie, Xulu, Mvala, Maela, Mbunjana, Aubaas, Tau, Mayambela, Foster, Lepasa.
Mothwa, Sibisi, Kekana, Modiba, Monyane, Mmodi, Margeman, Saleng, Kodisang, Sithole, Mothiba are the substitutes.
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WHY DOES TAU NOT PLAY 90 MINUTES?
“What is happening at Al Ahly is that I am no longer playing 90 minutes.” “I’m not sure if you guys have noticed that,” Bafana Bafana player Percy Tau told the media.
This is because I was constantly wounded between the 75th and 90th minute. I’m playing less minutes now, but I’m also working hard at the gym. “So far, the secret has been to strengthen my legs and upper body.”
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BROOS IS PLEASED WITH BAFANA’S OPPONENTS
“I’m pleased with our opponents for next week; they are two teams that have qualified or are on their way to qualifying for AFCON,” Bafana coach Hugo Broos remarked, according to FarPost.
“That means they have strong teams.” As I’ve always maintained, I like to play against more powerful opponents. It’s better for us since playing against such teams helps you improve.”
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