Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has disagreed with Hugo Broos over Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s move to the Major League Soccer, saying the league is much stronger than many give it credit for.
The former Orlando Pirates centre-back signed a four-deal with MLS side Chicago Fire, with an option to renew and he will be moving to the US after the Africa Cup of Nations.
Some people including Bafana Bafana head coach Broos have questioned the move to the league, saying Mbokazi deserves a better league than that, but Khanye disagreed with this stance.
“The boy’s background is going to push him to last longer, even as an international,” said Khanye on iDiski TV.
“And this move is more of a stepping stone for him. I don’t know why we underestimate the American league, I really don’t know why. Some of the best leagues in the world do not even look at our league.
“This is a decent move and look at the money they signed him for. He is now going to be exposed and the money tells you there is something the team has seen.
“I don’t want to be negative about that move because it’s a good move.”
