Mbekelezi Mbokazi: Why MLS Is Not a Good Move for Orlando Pirates Youngster
- Mbekelezi Mbokazi is reportedly set to leave Orlando Pirates for a move to the Major League Soccer
- The South African defender is poised to join MLS outfit Chicago Fire FC in a big-money move that could happen in the January transfer window
- A sports journalist has explained why Mbokazi's proposed transfer to the MLS is not a good move for the Bafana Bafana star
Orlando Pirates youngster Mbekelezi Mbokazi has been reported to be close to moving to Major League Soccer.
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The South African international has been one of the revelations in the Premier Soccer League since making his debut, and reports have it that he could join MLS outfit Chicago Fire FC.
Hugo Broos once tipped Mbokazi as a perfect player to play in Europe after his remarkable performance since being called up into the Bafana Bafana squad, especially his brilliant display against Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers.
A sports journalist has weighed in on the young defender's potential big move to the United States of America while stating why it's the wrong move for the emerging football talent.
Why the MLS move is wrong for Mbokazi
In an exclusive interview with Briefly News, Moses Mbogo shared his thoughts on Mbokazi's proposed move to Major League Soccer.
"Mbokazi is one of the top emerging talents out of Africa and not just South Africa; he needs to be getting a better move than going to Major League Soccer," he said.
"Don't get me wrong, Major League Soccer is a good league, but I think Mbokazi's performance since he broke into the Pirates' first team last season deserved more.
"Did you see his performance against Nigeria during the World Cup qualifiers? That boy is destined for greatness, and I am not in total agreement with the MLS move at all."
Mbogo also dropped some advice for Mbokazi on what he should focus on now, which he thinks is more important than moving to MLS.
"I think the main focus for Mbokazi now is to remain with Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League, and lead them to the Betway Premiership title as they are on course to break Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance," he added.
"Here in Kenya, we don't have that kind of defender in our squad, but seeing another African country losing top talent to a league like MLS and not a European league, it is sometimes painful.
"The most important thing for Mbokazi is to make the World Cup squad next year, because I think he has already secured a place in the squad, travelling to Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The World Cup is coming, and he should consider staying at Orlando Pirates because that would guarantee him a place in the Bafana Bafana squad going to the global football tournament."
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Pirates legend reacts to Mbokazi's proposed move
Briefly News earlier reported on an Orlando Pirates legend sharing his thoughts on Mbokazi's potential big-money move to MLS.
The South African defender is said to have arrived in the United States of America on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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