Abdeslam Ouaddou Opens Up on What Mbekezeli Mbokazi Must Improve in Major League Soccer
- Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on the areas Mbekezeli Mbokazi must improve on when he moves to Major League Soccer in January
- The Orlando Pirates defender has completed a winter move to Chicago Fire, as he left the Premier Soccer League after two successful seasons
- The details shared by Ouaddou on the South African defender gathered mixed reactions from Orlando Pirates supporters on social media
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted the main aspects Mbekezeli Mbokazi needs to work on ahead of his transfer to Chicago Fire next year.
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The Bafana Bafana defender had always been tipped to leave the Premier Soccer League for Europe, but eventually left the South African league for a move to Major League Soccer. He joined Chicago Fire for a record fee, which is believed to be worth $3 million (approximately R53 million).
In his last game as an Orlando Pirates player, Mbokazi captained the Sea Robbers to victory in the Carling Knockout Cup final against Marumo Gallants.
The South African international was named in Hugo Broos' 25-man Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and would link up with his new team in January.
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Ouaddou points out where Mbokazi must improve
Ouaddou, who worked with Mbokazi for six months, believes the defender has a good future but needs to improve his leadership and communication, particularly in the back four, where he should take the lead when the line is pushed.
He emphasised that communication is crucial for a captain, especially when playing as one of two defenders, and expects Mbokazi to develop in this area.
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During his time with the Pirates, Mbokazi played 39 matches, scored two goals, and provided two assists.
Here is what Pirates fans are saying about Ouaddou's advice to Mbokazi on social media.
King's Man wrote:
"He's lucky Messi is hanging his boots next year."
Dumisani Dube said:
"He must just not be like Mabizela coming back and meeting Sundowns at the airport."
Beekay Mdhlela commented:
"Khoza will stick those US Dollars under the bed. I don't think they are going to allow the Banks to manipulate the Value."
Thabo Nkosi shared:
"Mbokazi is from a culture where a man is expected to grind. A crying man is less, but a man who grinds tirelessly is regarded as the main man. How do you dismantle a boy child who has known these principles for his whole entire life❓❓❓He is a rare breed.. the one and only TLB 🚜Let him be who he is. The world will catch up❗"
Jive Jvg II reacted:
"I want to see his game against MESSI...♥️"
Faku Ndayeni added:
"He's the future Bafana Bafana captain fantastic."
Ouaddou shares what he told Mbokazi
Briefly News also reported that Ouaddou shared what he told Mbokazi ahead of Orlando Pirates' clash with Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup final.
The Moroccan tactician gave solid advice to the South African centre back as he was playing his last match for Orlando Pirates before leaving for the Major League Soccer.
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