Mbekezeli Mbokazi warms up for Chicago Fire in the MLS. Image: Chicago FireChicago Fire FC defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi will miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after suffering a thigh tear. The injury came shortly after Mbokazi returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Also read: Mbekezeli Mbokazi signs deal with BarloworldThe 20-year-old joined Chicago Fire FC from Orlando Pirates in December. The setback is also a blow for Bafana Bafana.