View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Chiefs Star Misses Out On National Team Call-Up, Pirates Star Selected

Chiefs Star Misses Out On National Team Call-Up, Pirates Star Selected

One of Kaizer Chiefs' most prominent players this season has been snubbed for yet another national team call-up, while an Orlando Pirates attacker successfully made the cut.

Check Out: African Giant Boss 'Identified' As Gerrard's Replacement

Inacio Miguel has been an important figure for the Glamour Boys this campaign. Apart from their 2-2 draw against Magesi FC in the league, the central defender has started every match for the Soweto giants.

The 28-year-old has been hailed by many for his leadership qualities and his tenacity; however, his performances for his club side are yet to capture the attention of his national team manager, Pedro Soares Goncalves, as he has not selected him for Angola's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Black Antelopes have already successfully qualified for the continental showpiece in Morocco next year, but will be rounding off their qualification campaign against Ghana and Sudan during the upcoming international break.

The 28-year-old made his debut for the national team under Goncalves but has not played for the Portuguese tactician since their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde in 2023.

While Miguel may not have made the cut, his compatriot in the Premier Soccer League, Gilberto, has.

Unlike his defensive counterpart, the 23-year-old has struggled for game time since completing his move to Orlando Pirates this past off-season, starting only two of the matches the Buccaneers have played so far this season.

Check Out: Moroccan Coach: I'm Ready To Help Mokwena At Wydad

Regardless, he has received yet another call-up to the national team and will be looking to add to the 14 appearances he has already made.

 

Related tags

Comments

Top 5

BREAKING: Pirates & Sundowns Punished By CAF

Apr 17, 2025 08:22 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Mnqgithi's Gauteng Return On The Cards?

Apr 19, 2025 08:58 AM in Siyagobhoza

Spanish Strategist Emerges As Contender For Pirates

Apr 17, 2025 03:28 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Pirates Reload! Riveiro Set To Unleash Big Guns

Apr 17, 2025 02:13 PM in Soccer-6

Nabi Slams Chiefs: 'I Need Another Mentality' '

Apr 20, 2025 08:55 AM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Rulani Sends CWC Message To Sundowns

Apr 21, 2025 01:26 PM in FIFA-Club-World-Cup

Khune Moves On From Chiefs Promises?

Apr 20, 2025 10:51 AM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Fadlu's Simba Sink Stellies In Tanzania

Apr 20, 2025 05:02 PM in CAF-Confederation-Cup

Alger Coach & Players Punished For Bucs Scuffle

Apr 18, 2025 08:23 AM in African Football