Orlando Pirates star participant Mbekezeli Mbokazi has reportedly been withdrawn for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 19-year-old was chosen to participate within the match, however it seems the Buccaneers have had a change of coronary heart. The match, which takes locations in Egypt, kicks off on 27 April.
Mbokazi was set to hitch the crew on camp in Johannesburg on 20 April 2025 however with Orlando Pirates having to play key fixtures, the Soweto giants determined to withdraw him from the AFCON. In line with FARPost, Shandre Campbell is one other participant set to overlook the match.
Orlando Pirates may have Mbokazi for Soweto derby
“On the dates when the U-20 AFCON match shall be underway in Egypt, Pirates are set to play some essential fixtures. This contains the back-to-back Soweto Derby in opposition to rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Each within the Betway Premiership and the Nedbank Cup ultimate in Durban. The Buccaneers are additionally within the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.
One other participant who is ready to overlook the match is star participant Shandre Campbell, who was additionally not launched by Membership Brugge in Belgium. The match falls exterior the FIFA Worldwide calendar,” the publication stated.
Since Mbokazi made his debut for Orlando Pirates, they’re but to lose a match, The 19-year-old has been rock stable in defence since making his debut a couple of weeks in the past.
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