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It was a frustrating night in DHL Stadium as Bafana Bafana let the game slip late, going down 2-1 to Panama national football team on Tuesday evening. The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Jiovany Ramos rose highest to head home from close range after a dangerous delivery by Ismael Díaz, handing the…
Orlando Pirates supporters were still coming to terms with Mohau Nkota’s exit to Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia when Mbokazi quickly followed suit. The Hluhluwe-born defender was just eight to nine months into his Orlando Pirates professional career when the Sea Robbers announced his exit before AFCON last December. MBEKEZELI MBOKAZI FROM ORLANDO PIRATES TO…
As reported in November last year, the 20-year-old sealed the move to MLS side Chicago Fire, a four-year deal that includes a one-year option to renew. Chicago, who finished in eighth position with 53 points in the 2025 MLS season, further confirmed that Mbokazi will take up their U-22 initiative slot and an international roster…
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has tipped Mbekezeli Mbokazi to succeed at Chicago Fire. The 20-year-old recently joined the American side after less than a year at Orlando Pirates. Since making his professional debut, the defender known as “TLB” has helped his side win two trophies this season and also played a huge role…
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture has broken his silence over Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos’ explosive statements directed at Mbekezeli Mbokazi this week. The Belgian coach was furious with Mbokazi after the 20-year-old arrived at training a day late. During the interview, Broos told the media that he will deal with the defender…
Mbekezeli Mbokazi received an emotional send-off after guiding Orlando Pirates to the Carling Knockout Cup triumph on Saturday evening at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The 20-year-old defender capped off his final match for the club in perfect fashion, captaining the Buccaneers to silverware before he departs for Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire after the…
Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is edging ever so closer to a move to MLS side Chicago Fire. According to reports over the weekend, Mbokazi was in Chicago for transfer talks with Fire Pirates’ permission presumably. Mbokazi set for Fire switch It has been said that Pirates and Fire have agreed on a transfer fee…
Former Moroka Swallows star Andries ‘Chaka-Chaka’ Mpondo feels Orlando Pirates top defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is being played out of position. The 20-year-old centre-back made his professional debut earlier this year but he is already regarded as the league’s best defender. In less than 30 matches, the man known as ‘TLB’ has not only led the…
Orlando Pirates have unearthed a number of gems in recent years. 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is proving to be one of the best players in the league! Former Bucs star Mohau Nkota is also shining bright in Saudi Arabia after sealing a dream move to Al Ettifaq. And now, the duo were recently spotted alongside…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has tipped Orlando Pirates Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s youngster to leave for Europe next season. The 20-year-old defender has been one of the club’s best players this season, having featured in all seven league matches so far. The former SA U/20 centre-back made his professional debut earlier this year but has…