Thamsanqa Mkhize evades challenge from Taariq Fielies during the Cape Town City training at Hartleyvale Stadium (Chris Ricco/BackpagePix)
Mkhize takes over the armband from Robyn Johannes, who has since left City to join Bidvest Wits.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way! Thamsanqa Mkhize is officially the new Cape Town City FC captain!” Read a club tweet.
Mkhize will lead City for the first time when they host SuperSport United at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening.
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