{"id":43223,"date":"2025-11-27T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=43223"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:50:01","slug":"abdeslam-ouaddou-on-orlando-pirates-players-at-bafana-we-are-working-for-the-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/11\/27\/abdeslam-ouaddou-on-orlando-pirates-players-at-bafana-we-are-working-for-the-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"We are working for the nation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Orlando Pirates have turned heads with consistent presence in the latest Bafana Bafana camps.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 12 Buccaneers have been named in the expanded preliminary squad for next year\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orlando-pirates-surpass-mamelodi-sundowns-in-bafana-bafana-squad\">ORLANDO PIRATES SURPASS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS IN BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD<\/h2>\n<p>While the Sea Robbers have a dozen, Mamelodi Sundowns sit on ten call-ups after dominating recent selections, including the last AFCON. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the growing Orlanod Pirates influence in the national setup, the French-Morrocan coach explained that the club sees itself as more than just a domestic contender. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere has to be pride in that,\u201d Ouaddou told journalists ahead of facing Durban City in the Betway Premiership on Saturday. \u201cWe are working for the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also read: Kaizer Chiefs legend makes a big case for Lorch<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intentional-aim\">INTENTIONAL AIM<\/h2>\n<p>Ouaddou added to say that top clubs carry a responsibility beyond their own badge, especially on the eve of major tournaments like AFCON. His job, he says, isn\u2019t only to win matches for Orlando Pirates but to sharpen players who can step up when national duty calls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must produce competitive players,\u201d he explained. \u201cPlayers who are ready, who can perform, and who can help the national team when they are needed,\u201d the former Morocco international and AS Vita coach added.<\/p>\n<p>South Africa will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe. The first test will be against Angola on 22 December.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Pirates Players in Bafana Bafana\u2019s Afcon preliminary squad (12)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oswin Appollis \u2013 Forward<\/li>\n<li>Sipho Mbule \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Nkosinathi Sibisi \u2013 Central defender<\/li>\n<li>Sipho Chaine \u2013 Goalkeeper<\/li>\n<li>Mbekezeli Mbokazi -Central defender<\/li>\n<li>Thalente Mbatha \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Tshepang Moremi \u2013 Winger<\/li>\n<li>Evidence Makgopa \u2013 Striker<\/li>\n<li>Patrick Maswanganyi \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Kamogelo Sebelebele \u2013 Winger<\/li>\n<li>Relebohile Mofokeng \u2013 Forward<\/li>\n<li>Masindi Nemtanjela \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns Players (10)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Khuliso Mudau \u2013 Right back<\/li>\n<li>Aubrey Modiba \u2013 Left back<\/li>\n<li>Teboho Mokoena \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Ronwen Williams \u2013 Goalkeeper<\/li>\n<li>Iqraam Rayners \u2013 Forward<\/li>\n<li>Bathusi Aubaas \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Malibongwe Khoza \u2013 Central defender<\/li>\n<li>Fawaaz Basadien \u2013 Left back<\/li>\n<li>Themba Zwane \u2013 Forward<\/li>\n<li>Thapelo Morena \u2013 Defender\/Forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs Players (four)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mduduzi Shabalala \u2013 Midfielder<\/li>\n<li>Thabiso Monyane \u2013 Right back<\/li>\n<li>Brandon Petersen \u2013 Goalkeeper<\/li>\n<li>Bradley Cros \u2013 Left back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also read: 18 consecutive games missed: Orlando Pirates striker\u2019s agent speaks out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#working #nation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orlando Pirates have turned heads with consistent presence in the latest Bafana Bafana camps. 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