Mbekezeli Mbokazi Latest News

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has completed his major transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Chicago Fire, the club announced on Tuesday. The 20-year-old defender who has captained Pirates this season alongside Nkosinathi Sibisi has earned a lucrative January transfer window move to the United States of America, said...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has downplayed rumours of Mbekezeli Mbokazi leaving to join Chicago Fire, insisting the defender is one of his most important players. Over the weekend, news broke that Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire had table a massive $3 million (over R50 million) offer for...

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is reportedly set to sign for Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, as per report by legendary sportscaster Mark Gleeson. Pirates reportedly stand to pocket US$3 million (over R50 million) should they agree on the transfer fee for their young captain. ALSO...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why he started Mbekezeli Mbokazi on the bench against Golden Arrows on Wednesday. The Buccaneers secured a 3-1 win over Abafana Bes’thende in the Betway Premiership match at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi. ALSO READ: Lupopo CEO Speaks Out On Pirates Complaints Ouaddou Hails...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed his most important wish for Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The young centre-back, Mbokazi has quickly established himself as a key player for Bafana since making his debut in the international friendly match against Mozambique in June. He played a major role in the last two camps, contributing significantly to Bafana's...

Orlando Pirates defender and vice-captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi as well as Amajita centre-back Tylon Smith have been nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year award. Mbokazi, 20, has experienced a meteoric rise after breaking into the first team last season. He soon became a pillar in the Pirates defence...

Langalibalele Sports Academy senior coach Wonder Mnguni has revealed how they discovered Orlando Pirates starlet Mbekezeli Mbokazi saying he knew immediately that the 20-year-old was a special talent. Mnguni told iDiski Times journalist Sinethemba Sithole in edition 225 of the newspaper that Mbokazi joined the Academy mid 2023 coming from...

Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane has been called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda after the suspension of Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Mbokazi, 20, received a straight red card in the final seconds of the goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Friday evening, which rules him out for two...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has commented on the red card received by key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the match against Zimbabwe. Mbokazi was sent off late in the game after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession—in the 95th and 97th minutes—for lashing out at a Zimbabwean player twice. ALSO READ: Doctor Defends Mbokazi Over Red...

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has defended Mbekezeli Mbokazi over his late sending off against Zimbabwe. Mbokazi was sent off late in the game after picking up two yellows in the 95th and 97th minute, meaning he will miss the final qualifier against Rwanda. After the match, Khumalo argued that the...