Junior Khanye: Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Disagrees With Hugo Broos Over Mbekezeli Mbokazi's Move
- A former Premier Soccer League player has challenged Hugo Broos' opinion on Mbekezeli Mbokazi's move to the Major League Soccer this January
- The former Orlando Pirates vice captain completed his move abroad ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final and the Africa Cup of Nations
- The South African centre back's decision to leave the PSL giants didn't ruin his chances of making Bafana Bafana's final squad for AFCON
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Former Premier Soccer League star Junior Khanye has voiced his disagreements with Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' remarks regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi's transfer to Major League Soccer.
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The former Orlando Pirates youngster played his last game for the Buccaneers in the Carling Knockout Cup final, leading them to victory against Marumo Gallants to lift another trophy before leaving the Premier Soccer League.
The South African defender reportedly signed a four-year contract with his new team, Chicago Fire, which also includes an option to renew at the end of the deal. The youngster will leave for North America after completing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
He was part of Broos' 25-man squad to represent South Africa in Morocco, as they aim to better their last performance in the competition, in which they finished third.
Khanye disagrees with Broos over Mbokazi
Khanye disagreed with Broos and others who questioned Mbokazi’s move to MLS, arguing that he deserved a better one. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger said in a recent interview that the young defender's background would help him succeed even at the international level.
He said the move should be seen as a stepping stone and questioned why people underestimate the American league, noting that some of the best leagues in the world don’t even consider their own.
Khanye added that it was a solid move, pointing out the significant contract Mbokazi received as evidence of the team’s belief in him and emphasising that he did not want to be negative because it was a good career decision.
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The ex-PSL star's comments on Mbokazi's move to MLS and his disagreement with Broos sparked varied reactions from football fans on social media.
Qonda Akhona said:
"Madakweni disagreed with Mbokazi's action and referenced it to him, how he went on to be in his football career. He did not totally disagree with Broos but disagreed with the immediate lash out as he preferred the coach to discipline the boy after the tournament.His reasons are that he might be psychological affected."
Moagi Lekene wrote:
"He only agrees with him when the old man talks what's not right about Kaizer Chiefs."
Ntobz Ndolie shared:
"Football is like that, people have different opinions and views. We cannot rule out what Broos said about the transfer."
Sonnyboy Bheki Dlamini
"I will never listen to Khanye on matters like this when Hugo Broos, with more experience in football, is speaking."
Broos comments on racism and sexism allegations
Briefly News earlier reported that Broos brokes his silence concerning the racism and sexism allegations levelled against him recently.
The Bafana Bafana head coach was called out my many football fans and respectful South Africans after his recent comments on Mbokazi and his agent.
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