Share

Mbekile hopes for better fortune

Cape Town - Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Asavela Mbekile hopes to win over the favour of coach Pitso Mosimane during the second half of the season, after making just two appearances for the club during the current campaign.

Read: No Laffor contract talks

Mbekile moved from Moroka Swallows to Sundowns at the start of this season but securing a place in the starting XI has proven to be rather difficult.

The Brazilians do have a busy schedule ahead of them this season, though, and Mbekile thinks that he might just benefit from that.

"We still have a long Absa Premiership season ahead, and we still have to compete in the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Champions league," Mbekile told Soccer Laduma.

"I just want to thank Sundowns for showing trust and faith in me.

“I know that now the ball is in my court," added the 28-year-old midfielder.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1472 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2250 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE