Richard Ofori, a Ghanaian international player, has emphasized that his club is always his top priority.
The highly regarded shot-stopper claims that he will always start for Orlando Pirates because it is his performance there that would even secure him a spot on the national squad.
Richard Ofori stated he is only concentrating about the Soweto Derby versus Kaizer Chiefs while speaking at a Pirates media event in Northern Johannesburg.
“The Orlando Pirates are the most significant factor since you work with your team on a regular basis.
Based on your performance at your club, the national team will select you.
“I’m not really thinking about the national team at the moment. If you are not fit and doing well at your club then the national team is useless,” Richard Ofori said.
The goalkeeper only recently recovered from an injury setback and should be back in post for the much-anticipated Soweto derby.
The clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be played on Saturday, October 29. Kickoff is at 1:30pm.