'Mbokazi is still key for Pirates'

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has broken his silence regarding growing speculation around the possible departure of star defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

- Khaya Ndubane

Dominant: Proteas captain Temba Bavuma lifts the trophy surrounded by team-mates after their 2-0 series win over India at the conclusion of the second Test match at Newlands yesterday. The Proteas won the first Test by an innings and 32 runs.

The 20-year-old, who has quickly established himself a as one of the best defenders in South Africa, is reportedly on the verge of completing a multi-million-rand deal to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Chicago Fire.

Ouaddou added fuel to the fire by omitting Mbokazi from the matchday squad that played Chippa United in a Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday.