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IOL·September 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM

South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has returned to first-team training with Chicago Fire after recovering from a thigh injury. According to IOL, however, he is unlikely to be considered for Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September. His comeback nonetheless offers a potential boost to national team coach Pitso Mosimane's defensive options ahead of the AFCON tournament. Mbokazi's fitness progress will be monitored as selectors weigh his readiness for future international call-ups.

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Mbekezeli MbokaziBafana BafanaAFCONChicago FirePitso Mosimane

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