A viral stat claims Orlando Pirates is sending more players to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations than any other club. An analyst posted that the South African side will have nine guys at the tournament in Morocco. That list puts them ahead of Egyptian giant Al Ahly, which reportedly has eight.
The numbers sparked immediate arguments online. Fans from rival clubs, especially Mamelodi Sundowns, are saying the count is wrong. Others chimed in with claims about teams from Sudan and Tanzania having more. The whole debate highlights how people are scrutinizing the selections.
If the original post is right, it is a big look for the South African league overall. Their domestic competition is apparently the second most represented at the tournament, just behind Egypt. So while the exact club tallies are getting disputed, the Pirates' number is a major point of pride for their fans right now.
The numbers sparked immediate arguments online. Fans from rival clubs, especially Mamelodi Sundowns, are saying the count is wrong. Others chimed in with claims about teams from Sudan and Tanzania having more. The whole debate highlights how people are scrutinizing the selections.
If the original post is right, it is a big look for the South African league overall. Their domestic competition is apparently the second most represented at the tournament, just behind Egypt. So while the exact club tallies are getting disputed, the Pirates' number is a major point of pride for their fans right now.
