Expectations are high. Orlando Pirates and Betway Premiership superstar Relebohile Mofokeng merits a move to Europe.
At the age of 20 with 12 goals and 15 assists from the left wing last season, Mofokeng, who has also become a Bafana Bafana international with five caps, looks ripe for a move up to higher levels.
The Sharpville-born star, who was created at the revered School of Excellence academy, was invited for trials at English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in October 2023.
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“My biggest wish is to see Rele overseas in 2025/2026,” the player’s father, Sechaba, told Soccer Laduma. “I’m praying every day. I don’t want to see him in the Betway Premiership again this season. I know God will answer my prayers.
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“Anywhere. Spain, England, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Switzerland — Rele can play. I believe that with all my heart. Take him to Barcelona? He can play. PSG? He can play. Any country. I’ll be happy — but not Saudi Arabia.
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“Not yet. He’s still young. He needs to compete in UEFA competitions,” the former professional football player added. “If he goes to Saudi now, he won’t experience that. Yes, he’d be rich — but happiness is more important.
“You can have all the money in the world, but if you’re not happy, it’s worthless,” Mofokeng senior concluded.
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