Orlando Pirates recently lost Thabiso Sesane to a long-term injury. This has fast-tracked another young player’s dream.
MBEKEZELI MBOKAZI MAKES ORLANDO PIRATES SQUAD
According to the Sea Robbers‘ teamsheet on Wednesday against Golden Arrows, the 19-year-old central defender Mbokazi was on the list of substitutes for the first time since he began to train with the Orlando Pirates senior team at the start of the season.
CHANGE IN MAKHEHLENI MAKHAULA
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has confirmed changes to Makhaula’s game.
Many of us have known the 35-year-old Makhaula as a sitting defensive midfielder, until he started to roam in attacking positions to score goal in the recent 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United, not forgetting his goal for the Sea Robbers in the Nedbank Cup final last season.
“Makhaula is more defensive, Kabelo is more offensive, but in this team, we defend as a team,” said Jose Riveiro via FARPost. “When we have the ball, we attack as a team. As you have seen recently Makhaula’s evolution, he is offensive when we are on the ball. He has been impressive for us.
“We played with two players with experience. Dlamini’s numbers in the league are top in every aspect. It means a lot to us,” concluded the Orlando Pirates tactician.
CAN MAKHAULA CONTINUE PERFORMING BEYOND THE AGE OF 35 TOWARDS 40?
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