A full starting XI of Orlando Pirates players in the Bafana squad

You can build a proper starting XI from all of the Orlando Pirates players in the latest Bafana squad. What formation would they play in, though?

Orlando Pirates Bafana call-ups in a 4-1-2-1-2

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Selepe; Mbatha; Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa; Mabasa, Nkota.

Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Simphiwe Selepe, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Rele Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota are the 11 Sea Robbers stars in the group. Bruce Bvuma, Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala are the Chiefs trio included. Check the whole squad out below:

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Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sesane, Mbokazi, Letlapa; Mbatha, Makhaula; Appollis, Nkota, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

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Is Kekana the best PSL player in history?

Hlompho Kekana was a combative and explosive character on the pitch, but off it, he’s as humble as they come. Regarded by his teammates as a model professional and example, he took care of his body and was fit as a fiddle even at the ripe age of 36. Also, his devotion to a healthy diet didn’t do him any harm either.

The retired midfield general remains popular with journalists, too, having always made himself available for calls and interviews. In the aftermath of Sundowns’ tenth ABSA Premiership title win, a triumph that completed a fabled “La Decima”, Kekana was effusive when praising his teammates. Those men fought alongside him to snatch the title on the very final day. Kekana was truly a team-oriented man. 

Check out Kekana’s amazing story and CV

How would this hypothetical Orlando Pirates XI do? It looks strong!

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