Kaizer Chiefs Legend States Qualities That Make Pirates’ Mbokazi Very Rare

Kaizer Chiefs Legend States Qualities That Make Pirates’ Mbokazi Very Rare

Khumalo told the media that Mbekezeli has the potential to become one of the best, even though he hasn’t had many opportunities with the national team.

He explained: “So far, he’s only featured in the CAF Champions League or for Orlando Pirates, and now he’ll come up against seasoned European players. But what matters most is mentality — and Mbokazi has never stepped onto the pitch with a weak heart or mindset. He always wants to win, and players like that are rare.”

Khumalo added that Mbokazi is far from ordinary, pointing out his work ethic and consistency: “What sets him apart is his hard work, which is why I believe he’s among the best central defenders we have.”

He further praised the defender’s confidence: “I respect the experience of the players he’ll face, but what I like about him is his composure and courage to take them on. He has already faced top strikers in the PSL and kept them quiet, so why not on a bigger stage? At some point, we need to trust these young players, throw them into the deep end, and give them the platform to prove themselves.”

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.