2 clubs in Europe target Orlando Pirates’ Mofokeng

2 clubs in Europe target Orlando Pirates’ Mofokeng

We should not be too surprised. Orlando Pirates‘ Relebohile Mofokeng is not meant to be with us in the DStv Premiership for long. New reports say he is the subject of interest in Scotland and Austria.

RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG TO LEAVE ORLANDO PIRATES FOR RANGERS AND SALZBURG?

The 19-year-old winger from Sharpville, Gauteng has only four goals and six assists in 34 games for Orlando Pirates, but his ability to beat defenders is remarkable. According to the Rangers Review, the Scottish giants Rangers and Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg are keeping an eye on Mofokeng. English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are also still in the picture after the Orlando Pirates star attended trials at the club in 2023.

“Reports from Scouts in Attendance claim Rangers are on of a number of European teams interested in Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng,” Rangers Review reported.

“They report that the Ibrox club are keeping tabs on the emerging talent, aged 19. He has already caught the eye of clubs in England. He had a trial at Premier League side Wolves, before also being offered the chance to impress at Reading.

“Al-Ahly and Red Bull Salzburg are among the other clubs who hold an interest,” the report added about the Bucs youngster.

KEGAN JOHANNES SIGNING

Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed Kegan Johannes from SuperSport United for next season.

According to the seasoned and well-trusted journalist, Robin Duke-Madlala of Sportswire, Orlando Pirates have agreed and signed a pre-contract deal with SuperSport’s 23-year-old right-back Johannes. The Bishop-Lavis-born star can also play as a central defender or defensive midfielder.

Despite signing a new deal with Matsatsantsa a Pitori in early 2024 that will end June 202, Johannes, who is a graduate of the Cape Town Spurs Ikamva academy, has moved to Soweto on undisclosed terms.

“SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes is on his way to join Orlando Pirates next season,” the report said.

“According to Sportswire sources, Pirates have been looking for a consistent right back for the past two seasons, and Johannes fits the bill. Their current options at the position are limited due to injuries,” the report added

Career numbers so far:

• Cape Town Spurs – Seven matches
• SuperSport United – 64 matches (with four goals and one assist).

Note: (Data from the Motsepe Foundation Championship with Cape Town Spurs, where Johannes played an estimated 50 games, are unavailable).

Johannes, who also has three Bafana Bafana caps, has been dropped from the SuperSport team since 9 March against AmaZulu.

Numbers by position:

• Right-Back: 47 matches, two goals and one assist.
• Central Defence: 19 games and two goals.

Orlando Pirates’ Right-Back Options:

• Thabiso Lebitso, 28.
• Thabiso Monyane, 24
• Bandile Shandu, 29.

Central Defensive Options:

• Tapelo Xoki, 29.
• Thabiso Sesane, 23
• Nkosinathi Sibisi, 28
• Sandile Mthethwa, 27
• Olisa Ndah, 26.

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