Relebohile Mofokeng’s mother has publicly called for her son to leave Orlando Pirates as soon as possible, adding a powerful voice to the growing chorus urging the 21-year-old Bafana Bafana star to test himself abroad. Speaking on Goal, Naomi Mofokeng did not mince words: “Hopefully, not only me, even you yourself, you are hoping for him to go overseas. That’s our dream, and that’s our hope, and that’s what we’re praying for.” Her plea comes on the heels of Mofokeng’s shining performance in South Africa’s historic 1-0 victory over South Korea—a result that sent Bafana to their first-ever World Cup knockout stage. With pundits and now family aligning in their belief that his future lies beyond the Betway Premiership, the pressure on the Buccaneers to cash in on their prized asset is intensifying.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are hardly standing still. The defending South African champions are moving aggressively