Orlando Pirates brace for Mbekezeli Mbokazi exit

Orlando Pirates hotshot Mbekezeli Mbokazi has the world at his ft. 4 Man of the Match performances in his opening seven video games communicate volumes of his repertoire.

The 19-year-old defender is enjoying past his years as he turns heads along with his Carlos Puyol-esque mediating and precision tackling. Many, like Jayden Adams and Relebohile Mofokeng, have labelled the Hluhluwe native as certainly one of Bafana’s most fun prospects.

Mbekezeli was pivotal to Orlando Pirates Champions League success, defeating MC Alger 1-0 on combination to maneuver on to the ultimate 4 the place they may face Egyptian giants Pyramids subsequent week.

Out for the PSL?

Orlando Pirates might be with out their in-form defender for his or her subsequent three league encounters following the information of his under-20 Bafana choice for his or her upcoming match that may characteristic between April 27 to Could 18.

Nevertheless, the Buccaneers are entitled to maintain him in Soweto, which is prone to be the result.

Orlando Pirates need Mosimane

Based on studies, Pirates have Pitso Mosimane as their precedence Jose Riveiro’s successor.

“There are just a few coaches to be thought-about for various causes, however apparently it’s believed that Pitso [Mosimane] is their most popular candidate,” a supply revealed.

“It’s believed that he’s their first precedence for the time being. That’s what the crew needs as issues stand. Even when they haven’t spoken to him (behind the scenes) but, he’s their first precedence.

“They’re saying in the event that they (Pirates) managed to work with Jose Riveiro for 3 years, then why can’t they go for a coach like Pitso? So, they know what they’re searching for, and so they know high quality doesn’t come low cost,” the supply added.

“However as you understand, though he’s their first precedence, he’s not the one one they’re taking a look at. As I stated, there are various factors they’re taking a look at.”