RB Salzburg and Glasgow Rangers fight for gifted Orlando Pirates superstar?
Orlando Pirates will be fending off offers from around the globe for several of their top-performing stars this season.
Mofokeng wanted in Austria, Scotland and Egypt
Relebohile Mofokeng has been a revelation for Pirates this season, excelling off the left-hand side of an attacking midfield trio behind Tshegofatso Mabasa. Originally a number 10, he’s shown his technical level and ability to adapt in spades. This form has alerted some big European suitors.
“Reports from Scouts in Attendance claim Rangers are one of several 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 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.
Relebohile Mofokeng with Orlando Pirates against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Image: BackpagePix
THREE BUCS WALKING A SUSPENSION TIGHTROPE
Bandile Shandu, Nkosinathi Sibisi and Thabang Monare all have three yellows for the season. Bookings against Richards Bay at the weekend would earn them an automatic suspension. Meanwhile, Thalente Mbatha will miss the Richards Bay clash after his yellow card in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Chippa.
PIRATES GOING FOR THE DOUBLE-DOUBLE
The Buccaneers have become cup specialists under Jose Riveiro. They’ve won consecutive MTN8 crowns and are just a single match away from making it a double-double by scooping Nedbank Cup glory in 2024. The Sea Robbers face stern competition from an impressive Stellenbosch team in the race for CAF Champions Leaguw qualification. Stellies lead Pirates by just a single point with three matches to play in the DStv Premiership season. Stellies could only manage a goalless draw with AmaZulu while Tshegofatso Mabasa’s incredible goal-scoring antics for Pirates continued. The red-hot 27-year-old bagged a brace to steer the Sea Robbers to a 2-0 win over Chippa. Mabasa is now the leading marksman in the division with 15 strikes.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro at the Orlando Stadium. Image: @orlandopirates/X.
CAN THE SEA ROBBERS FINISH THE SEASON IN STYLE AND QUALIFY FOR THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?
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