Junior Khanye: Ex Kaizer Chiefs Star Hails Sipho Mbule for Proving People Wrong
- Junior Khanye has commented on Sipho Mbule's performance in South Africa's win over Zambia in their international friendly
- The former Kaizer Chiefs star was happy with the South African international for proving his doubters wrong with his performance
- Khanye's reaction sparked different opinions from Bafana Bafana fans concerning Mbule on social media
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has showered praises on South African midfielder Sipho Mbule, saying he continues to defy expectations with his quality performances for both club and country.
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His comments follow Mbule’s standout display in Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 friendly win over Zambia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025, where the midfielder played the full 90 minutes and contributed two assists.
The match also marked his former teammate at Mamelodi Sundowns, Teboho Mokoena, who earned his 50th cap for the senior national team.
Mbule has faced criticism, mostly from fans, during his time with Mamelodi Sundowns, where his off-field issues were often highlighted alongside his on-field performance.
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The former SuperSport midfielder has breathed new fresh air this season since completing a summer move to Orlando Pirates, showcasing great performance under Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Khanye hails Sipho Mbule
Khanye praised Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule for his vision and ability to prove his doubters wrong, saying that the more he plays, the more he demonstrates his seriousness about his career.
He noted that Mbule’s performances showed improvement and a focus on the game, highlighting how his passing and movement add a new dimension to the team.
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Khanye also cited a specific example in the first half where Mbule received a well-timed ball from Thalente Mbatha, creating opportunities that even Tshepang Moremi could not provide, emphasizing Mbule’s growing influence on the pitch.
Here is what fans are saying about Khanye's comment on Mbule's performance.
Itz Jay Ndaba said:
"Who did he prove wrong, cos it's only 2 assists in all competitions, including Bafana Bafana, y'all act like he scored a hat-trick.. Still poor from Mbule, but what a game play he pulled yesterday
Samuel PS wrote:
"Mbule's talent is too much. I pray he keeps the discipline, and everything good will follow him."
Rapelang Knowledge shared:
"He's not proving anyone wrong; he just decided to grow up, that's all."
Tornado Sgwili commented:
"Awa, I like Junior, but Mbule is not giving a hey performance. Just playing because he is on the field, even that loop assist was a half opportunity."
SK Dagama reacted:
"Mbule is not proving anyone wrong the boy has been getting praises from SuperSport to sundowns and Sekhukhune they even gave him the nickname of master chef before joining pirates now it's not about mbule if we are being honest problem it's that he's not playing for Orlando Pirates they now see him like all pirates players referred as cows cos of the black and white jersey. Deep down, they knew Mbule from way back what kind of a player he is."
Nezile Billy implied:
"Who doubted him, I don't understand the statement "Sipho Mbule proving people wrong", maybe he proves you wrong. I think everyone knows how good Mbule is."
Nqunde Keo added:
"It was just a friendly game, chill man. We know is your favourite player because he buys for you."
Mbule shares what Broos told Bafana
Briefly News earlier reported that Sipho Mbule shared what Broos told Bafana Bafana ahead of their friendly game against Zambia.
The Orlando Pirates midfielder was one of the best players in the game against the 2012 AFCON winners.
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