Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given props to tough tackling defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi following his solid performance in their second preseason game.
Mbokazi, 19, started alongside Nkosinathi Sibisi, Dean van Rooyen and Deon Hotto in a back four as they played to a 1-1 draw against Pafos FC with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring the equalizer.
In his post-match interview with SuperSport TV analysts Thomas Mlambo and Phumudzo Manenzhe, Ouaddou was impressed by the ‘TLB’ and sees him as an important part of his squad next season.
“Mbokazi is one of the big men of the team,” Ouaddou said.
“He’s South African; he’s proud of what he’s doing, we’re proud of him. He did a good game.
“It’s normal that we give him this captaining. Step-by-step we want to give him more time because of course it will be one of the main men for this season.
“That’s why we give him the responsibility, and he showed it magnificently. He did a great game.
“So, he need to continue like that. He was fantastic.”
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