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South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has addressed Hugo Broos’ criticism of Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s move to the Major League Soccer. Mbokazi signed with Chicago Fire late last year after impressing since breaking into Orlando Pirates’ first team. In a space of just 10 months, he also became...

Former Bafana Bafana midfield maestro Benedict Vilakazi has compared young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. The 20-year-old put in a solid display in the heart of defence for Bafana who beat Angola 2-1 in their Group B AFCON opener on Monday night. ALSO READ: Broos Addresses Lorch’s AFCON...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has disagreed with Hugo Broos over Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s move to the Major League Soccer, saying the league is much stronger than many give it credit for.   The former Orlando Pirates centre-back signed a four-deal with MLS side Chicago Fire, with an option to...

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has given Chicago Fire-bound Mbekezeli Mbokazi frankly advice about America's Major League Soccer. Mbokazi, 20, penned a four-year deal with the MLS outfit with an option for a further renewal ahead of his switch in 2026. ALSO READ: Ouaddou Breaks Down Mbokazi’s Key Qualities Mbokazi Opens Up...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos does not believe Mbekezeli Mbokazi's transfer to Chicago Fire is the right move for him at this stage of his career, criticising the players' agent Basia Michaels. Mbokazi secured a transfer to the Major Soccer League in a deal said to be worth $3 million...

Chicago Fire-bound defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has expressed gratitude to Orlando Pirates as he embarks on a new and exciting journey in America's Major League Soccer. Mbokazi signed a four-year deal with an option to renew with the MLS side last week and will join them after the conclusion of the...

Philadelphia Union coach Bradley Carnell has given advice to Chicago Fire bound Mbekezeli Mbokazi saying the youngster should embrace being uncomfortable in a foreign country. It was confirmed earlier this week that the defender has joined the MLS side from Orlando Pirates on a four-year contract reportedly worth $3million (R50 million)...

After Mbekezeli Mbokazi's transfer from Orlando Pirates to Chicago Fire was announced on Tuesday, many fans were left wondering whether the defender can play in the Carling Knockout Cup final. And the answer is simple - yes. Mbokazi, 20, was snapped up by the Major Soccer League side in a...

Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter is beaming with excitement following the capture of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The 20-year-old tough tackling defender was on Tuesday afternoon announced by Chicago to have penned a contract that will run through 2029, with...

Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has expressed excitement upon his switch to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Chicago Fire. Following reports that the 20-year-old had been snapped up by Chicago for a fee in the region Pirates of US$3 million (over R50 million), as per report by legendary sportscaster Mark...