Sundowns Defender Praises Okon and Mbokazi for World Cup Efforts

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana praised the South African duo of Ime Okon and Mbekezeli Mbokazi for their impressive performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Okon and Mbokazi were crucial in Bafana Bafana's defense, helping the team secure its first-ever round of 32 ticket.

South Africa was eliminated from the tournament following a 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32. Stephen Eustaquio scored the winning goal in the second minute of stoppage time, bringing an end to Bafana Bafana's tournament run.

In an interview with Sowetan, Kekana highlighted Okon and Mbokazi's solid defensive partnership, expressing confidence in South Africa's defensive future. "I love it, shout out to Ime, TLB (Mbokazi) knows, and you can see where our future is going," Kekana stated. "This is what we love to see.

"It might have been us before or whatever, but we want the second or third generation to do even better and set the bar.

"That was the world stage; those are two young boys with massive futures.

"One can only wish them the best, and we say keep it up, keep it going."

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