Former Orlando Pirates star Mpho Makola tips Sipho Mbule for greatness at club

Former Orlando Pirates star Mpho Makola believes midfielder Sipho Mbule is destined for good things at the club.

Mbule, who recently joined Pirates from Mamelodi Sundowns has showcased flashes of his brilliant talent at the club, earning him a recall to the South African national team.

The midfielder keeps earning recognition from South African legends, with Makola becoming being the latest to heap praises on the player.

According to Makola, Mbule’s move to the Buccaneers was a step in the right direction, and improved fitness will produce special qualities for the Pirates.

“Mbule is definitely at the right team now, and I can say that with 100% confidence. He looks very happy and seems to be enjoying his football; he’s working on finding his rhythm again,” Makola told KickOff.

“A fit Sipho Mbule can deliver double what he’s contributing now. At the moment, he is not fully fit, but when he is, he can score goals from halfway or even outside the box,” Makola added.

In the meantime, Mbule has been selected in South Africa’s squad to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in October.

The enterprising midfielder has made four appearances for the South African national team since making his debut back in 2017.

Mbule has made four appearances for Orlando Pirates in the South Africa Premier League campaign. He penned a one-year deal to join the Soweto giants after exiting Mamelodi Sundowns.