African giants sniffing around Orlando Pirates prodigy Mbokazi

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi has exploded onto the scene during his breakout campaign with Orlando Pirates. A long list of admirers watches on.

Al Ahly eye up Mbokazi

Egyptian giants Al Ahly want to reclaim their Caf Champions League crown. Orlando Pirates’ teenage defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a target.

“Al-Ahly club officials have already begun exploring the possibility of signing South African defender Mbekezile Mbokazi during the upcoming summer transfer window, ahead of the Club World Cup, with the player being registered under the exceptional registration period that FIFA announced would open starting next June,” Sport El Watan reported.

Potential Orlando Pirates XI next season

Big Orlando Pirates contingent called up for Bafana Bafana

Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Simphiwe Selepe, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Rele Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota are the 11 Sea Robbers stars in the group. Bruce Bvuma, Yusuf Maart and Mduduzi Shabalala are the Chiefs trio included.

Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix

Kekana lauds unsung hero Makhaula

Meanwhile, Hlompho Kekana is a huge fan of Makhehlene Makhaula’s industry in midfield for the Sea Robbers.

“This is my Player for the Season [Makhehleni Makhaula],” said Kekana on SABC Sport’s Soccer Zone.

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