The 20-year-old will join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire in January, following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Mbokazi played his final match for Pirates in style on Saturday, helping his team lift the Carling Knockout Cup with a 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Relebohile Mofokeng scored the decisive goal in the first half of extra time after regulation ended goalless, securing Pirates' second trophy in just four months.
"I want to thank my teammates — we were able to win this game together," Mbokazi told SuperSport TV after the match.
"I also want to assure everyone that I won't disappoint wherever I'm going. Thank you."
Since making his debut in March last season, Mbokazi has featured in 40 games for Pirates, contributing two goals and two assists. His performances and professionalism have earned him praise from teammates and fans alike.
This Carling Knockout win adds to Pirates' MTN8 triumph in September under coach Abdelsam Ouaddou, highlighting a strong start to the 2025/26 season.
Historically, Pirates had only won the competition once since 2000 — in the 2011/12 season at Moses Mabhida Stadium, when they beat Bidvest Wits.
Mbokazi now leaves Pirates on a high, armed with domestic silverware and valuable experience, ready to make his mark in MLS and honour the promise he has made to supporters.
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Joseph Malongoane has urged Amakhosi supporters to remain patient with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, arguing that the pair needs time to understand the unique demands of South African football.
Orlando Pirates clinched the Carling Knockout Cup in dramatic fashion at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, edging Marumo Gallants 1-0 after extra time to secure their second trophy of the season.
Marumo Gallants' goalkeeper Washington Arubi says his side is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of Saturday's Carling Knockout final against Orlando Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has admitted his side continues to struggle in front of goal but insists the team is working hard to solve the problem ahead of Sunday’s clash with TS Galaxy in Mbombela.
