World Cup: Troost-Ekong names South Africa’s best player in 1-0 defeat to Canada

Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has identified Mbekezile Mbokazi arsenic the standout subordinate for South Africa successful Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 nonaccomplishment to Canada successful the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Chicago Fire FC defender showcased an awesome show astatine the halfway of South Africa’s defense, efficaciously thwarting the Canadians for a important information of the lucifer until Stephen Eustáquio scored late, securing Canada’s advancement to the Round of 16.

During his investigation connected SuperSport, Ekong highlighted the young defender arsenic the astir notable performer for Bafana Bafana that evening.

“It speaks volumes that Mbokazi [Mbekezile] was the champion subordinate connected the South African team. I judge Okon besides had sizeable possession of the ball,” Ekong stated.

Ekong further noted that South Africa had chances successful the last 30 minutes of the 2nd fractional erstwhile they adopted a much violative approach, but their prime to hold and spot the result successful other clip yet led to their defeat.