Fifa go after Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi, slapped with a R100,000 fine and a match ban
Mbokazi was fined R108,000 and suspended for one match by FIFA after pushing an opponent in a crucial World Cup qualifier, a sanction he has already served.
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Orlando Pirates star Mbokazi punished severely by Fifa
Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been punished by football governing body FIFA. This comes after the talented defender pushed his opponent during a World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe last month. It was during the dying stages of a must-win match when the pressure got to the usually composed defender. Now, the Orlando Pirates captain has learnt his fate after that irrational moment. Orlando Pirates star slapped with …
FIFA Slapped Pirates Star Mbekezeli Mbokazi with R108K Fine and Ban After Red Card Drama
Orlando Pirates midfielder Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been fined R108 000 and handed a one-match suspension by FIFA following his red card for unsporting behaviour during South Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe last week. The disciplinary decision was confirmed by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee on Thursday, marking a swift response to an incident that sparked widespread debate among football fans and pundits alike. Mbokazi was shown a…
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