South Africa’s World Cup is over, but Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s numbers show exactly why he leaves with his stock sky-high. Also see: How PSL clubs will financially benefit from Bafana’s World Cup qualification Mbekezeli Mbokazi shows exceptional talent Mbokazi produced one of the standout individual performances of South Africa’s World Cup in the moment that mattered most, […]
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A packed night in Cape Town promised a statement performance. Instead, it ended with more questions than answers for Bafana Bafana. South Africa’s national side slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Panama at a sold-out DHL Stadium on Tuesday, just days after the two sides played out a draw in Durban. With the 2026 FIFA […]
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A Storm Just Before Kick-Off With the Africa Cup of Nations only days away, Bafana Bafana find themselves dealing with an off-field distraction that has little to do with tactics or team selection. Head coach Hugo Broos is facing scrutiny after comments he made about defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent triggered a formal complaint […]
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is fuming, and this time his frustration is directed at one of South Africa’s brightest young talents. Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, fresh off leading the Buccaneers to yet another cup triumph, has landed himself in hot water after arriving late to the national team’s training camp ahead of […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has never been the type to sugarcoat his feelings, and this week he delivered one of his sharpest outbursts yet. His target was 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, whose move from Orlando Pirates to Chicago Fire has sparked fiery debate across South African football circles. The youngster, widely seen as one […]
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Appollis Backs Mbokazi’s Big American Move For Orlando Pirates, goodbyes are never easy, especially when it is one of their own stepping onto a much bigger stage. Oswin Appollis has been quick to show his support for young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who is set to begin a new chapter in Major League Soccer with Chicago […]
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After days of swirling rumours and heated WhatsApp debates among South African football fans, Chicago Fire have finally confirmed what many suspected. Mbekezeli Mbokazi, one of Orlando Pirates’ brightest young defenders, is officially heading to Major League Soccer. The 20-year-old joins the American club in a move that comes at a dramatic time for the […]
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Orlando Pirates supporters arrived at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night expecting to see Mbekezeli Mbokazi marshalling the defence as he has all season. Instead, his absence fuelled the biggest question dominating South African football this week: has the Bafana Bafana international already sealed a deal with Chicago Fire? The rumour mill went into overdrive after […]
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Orlando Pirates fans woke up to major transfer news this week as 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi officially edged closer to a dream move abroad. The Buccaneers have agreed a R51 million deal with Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, confirming one of the biggest outgoing transfers from the club’s development system in recent years. A […]
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