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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, October 2025

‘Mbokazi must win Champions League 1st! Khoza won't release him; Just waiting for Rele to go to Barca’

Reports suggest that the 20-year-old is a wanted man in Major League Soccer. That has divided opinion, with some fans saying it would be a career blunder while others feel it would be a good move for his progress. This comes as the centre-back, who hails from KwaZulu-Natal, has been enjoying a terrific year of football, playing for both the Buccaneers and Bafana Bafana.

Bafana Bafana, GFX

Ranked! Bafana's Top 10 most expensive players

South Africa has a wealth of talent, with each player boasting their own blend of abilities. Some are fast, or technically gifted, or have a creative vision that can split a defence apart. Others are more athletic and can put in a crunching tackle or two. No matter what their skillsets are, there is one thing they all have in common: the price a football club is willing to pay for their services.

Nkosikhona Ndaba, Orlando Pirates

Pirates vs Polokwane City Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' Carling Knockout semi-final clash with the Natal Rich Boyz at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers seem to have buried the disappointment of being knocked out of the CAF Champions League by posting positive results on the domestic scene. They come up against opponents from KwaZulu-Natal who are bidding to win their first-ever major trophy.

Sihle Nduli, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Massive blow for Pirates as key star is set to miss CKC duel against Richards Bay - 'We don’t want to take risks'

The Sea Robbers are expected to play the penultimate match of the domestic competition without a key midfielder who has always started under Ouaddou. The tactician has, however, not commented on Relebohile Mofokeng's situation as his limited gametime continues to raise eyebrows. Apart from the injury news, Ouaddou has explained why he loves the pressure that comes with his job.

Nkosikhona Ndaba, Orlando Pirates

Super-subs combine to seal Pirates’ PSL win over Arrows, as Bucs climb back into 2nd place

A sold-out crowd packed into King Zwelithini Stadium on a buzzing Wednesday night, with anticipation crackling in the air as Abafana Bes’thende welcomed the Buccaneers for a much-anticipated midweek league showdown. The stands were a sea of colour and noise, with fans from both camps in full voice, creating a charged atmosphere under the floodlights.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates

Pirates issue update on forgotten midfielder & Mofokeng amid links with Chippa & Orbit

The Soweto giants are determined to pile pressure on PSL log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as the title race begins to heat up. The Buccaneers are eyeing a long-awaited league triumph, having last been crowned champions in 2012. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men are showing intent by staying within striking distance of the defending champions who lead them by three points and have played two more games.

Frequently asked questions

Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.