The partnership also embraces the 20-year-old’s popular nickname, “TLB”, which supporters gave him because of his powerful defending. MBEKEZELI MBOKAZI’S NICKNAME INSPIRES DEALThe nickname refers to a Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB) machine. ADVERTISEMENTAlso read: Confirmed Betway Premiership Transfers for 2026/27The endorsement follows a remarkable year for the former Orlando Pirates star. Mbokazi joined the Orlando Pirates reserve team in 2023 after impressing for Langalibalele Sports Academy in the Engen U19 Knockout tournament. Also read: Orlando Pirates coach to be paid R12 millionCHICAGO FIRE MOVE BOOSTS PROFILEChicago Fire FC signed Mbokazi in December 2025 for a reported R52 million.