Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
M. Mbokazi played 3 matches for South Africa, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | vs Mexico 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Group A | vs South Korea 1-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Canada 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Mbekezeli Mfanufikile Mbokazi also known as TLB (born 19 September 2005) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire and the South Africa national team.
Orlando Pirates He captained the Pirates DDC team in the PSL Reserve in 2024. Mbokazi made his Orlando Pirates senior debut on 5 March 2025 in a 1–0 win over Chippa United. He won his first man of the match award with Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns with him credited for a great defensive showing on 16 March 2025. He captained the team in a pre-season friendly against Pafos F.C. from Spain at just 19 years-old and become the youngest captain for the Buccaneers after Mbulelo Mabizela at 21 years-old in the 2022/23 season. He was made vice-captain in the 2025/26 season. Mbokazi made his continental debut in the 2025–26 CAF Champions League when he captained the side in a 3–0 win against Lioli from Lesotho. In the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup, he scored the winner in the round of 16 match against Siwelele to send the club into the quarterfinals.
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