Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou sounds certain that one of the club’s brightest prospects is heading to the top.
19-year-old Mbekezeli Mbokazi captained Pirates against Stellenbosch on Wednesday night.
The Sea Robbers picked up a narrow 1-0 win courtesy of a goal from new signing Kamogelo Sebelebele.
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Pirates boss backs Mbokazi
Orlando Pirates head coach Ouaddou was effusive in his praise for his skipper on the night. Mbekezeli Mbokazi will only turn 20 in September.
“Let me be very honest, and you have to be careful when you compliment someone, they stop working,” Ouaddou told the media. “But I have to say it, as a coach, when I compliment a player that is doing well, it’s good for their mentality, confidence, and self-esteem.
“This guy [Mbokazi], if he continues to work, continues to be professional and take care of his lifestyle, I think he has a great future.
“I have seen him again today [Saturday], he is just unbelievable, it’s a performance for big clubs in Europe, and we are happy to have him at Orlando Pirates, a big club in Africa, but he has to keep working,” the Orlando Pirates mentor concluded.
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MLS outfit Minnesota United, who also have Bongokuhle Hlongwane on its books, are keen to add more young South African talent to the roster.
Is Mbokazi heading for Europe sooner rather than later?
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