Safa has since accepted the reasons cited by the Buccaneers why their players will not participate at the regional tournament
Orlando Pirates say a gruelling season balancing responsibilities between the domestic front and on the continent “loaded our players much” and as such, the Soweto club will not be releasing them for Cosafa Cup duty with Bafana Bafana, fearing they “remain at high risk” of injuries.
Attackers Vincent Pule and Tshegofatso Mabasa as well as left-back Bongani Sam were the Pirates players selected for the South African national team for the tournament which runs from July 6 and 18 in Nelson Mandela Bay.