Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela has made a bold prediction regarding Orlando Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi, asserting that the young defender has the quality to compete in one of the world’s elite leagues. Masilela’s assessment comes on the heels of South Africa’s FIFA World Cup campaign, which concluded in the Round of 32. Despite the early exit, Mbokazi emerged as Bafana Bafana’s standout performer, widely regarded as the team’s best player throughout the tournament.
Speaking to SoccerBeat, Masilela highlighted Mbokazi’s complete skill set and winner’s mentality. “When you are talking about Mbokazi, for me, he is the complete package. He can play diagonal passes, split the lines, strike the ball and he’s brave. He has a big heart,” Masilela said. He pointed to a moment late in a match when Mbokazi pushed forward as a striker and nearly created a goal, calling it the hallmark of a winner. “