Former Bafana Bafana coach Jomo Sono has defended Mbekezeli Mbokazis transfer to US side Chicago Fire, amid suggestions the ex-Orlando Pirates defender should have waited for a move to Europe instead.
Jomo Cosmos owner Sono, who played in the US in the 1970s and 80s, said Mbokazi made the correct move because the Major League Soccer MLS boasts top talent, including the best player in the world Lionel Messi. Argentinian Messi plays for Inter Miami in the MLS, and scored 35 goals in 33 games last year.
Messi, the best player in the world, must be crazy to play in the US then, Sono retorted when asked about the bulky defender. He insisted that Mbokazi, who teamed up with his Chicago teammates last week, made the right choice.
