‘Pirates now act as if they love Mbule! Chiefs are disappointed but Sipho doesn’t love football’

Ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule recently made a surprising move to Zakho SC who are plying trade in the Iraqi Stars League.

The 28-year-old struggled to deliver for the Sea Robbers, especially in the second half of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign, even after his impressive showings in the early stages of the season.

There were reports that Kaizer Chiefs might go for the talented and versatile Bafana Bafana international, but it wasn’t the case.

Have a look at reactions from Mzansi football lovers as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

Behave yourself Mbule!

Orlando Pirates always love the word abroad. You killed his career; now you act as if you love him –  Wellington Nyamukondiwa 

Sipho Mbule doesn’t love football at all, but football loves him a lot! –  Titus Khosa 

Good luck, Master Chef, but most importantly, you must behave yourself in a more professional way –  Gaobotse Mongologa 

Maybe all Kaizer Chiefs supporters are very disappointed. Because they are talking too much about Master Chef himself –  Vose Mokoena 

Good luck, Master Chef. Those who were busy signing you on Facebook have lost the race – TK Gule 

Mbule has talent to be taken good care of

Sipho Mbule’s agent made sure he would never see alcohol again – Chiloane Nthando Donald 

Well done, Master Chef, for winning the cups with Pirates, and continue doing well in your new team – Levy Maswanganye 

We know your legs and brain on the field won’t fail you. Your positive attitude can help you succeed, and we will benefit from it. Best of luck, Sipho. I’m one of those who believe in you –  Een Waka Mhlongo

We will always miss you, bro. Anyway, go and show them that we don’t call you Master Chef for nothing. All the best – Xolani Mlotshwa Jerry 

This guy has talent that needs to be taken good care of. Let’s hope he has learned his lesson from his mistakes. Professional football and alcohol are like water and oil. Anyway, once Pirate always a Pirate – Lenka Rakoesha