Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng is unlikely to be at the club forever. Is a potential replacement already lined up?
Orlando Pirates promote promising youngster
It seems ridiculous to be discussing the ‘next Mofokeng’ given that the original Mofokeng is still only 20 and not close to being the finished article. However, there is a name we should be watching closely.
“There is an exciting player who has been signed by Orlando Pirates, and soon people will be talking about him. His name is Rethabile Ramontoeli, and he plays as a winger and as an attacking midfielder. He is the next Relebohile Mofokeng, that one, I can promise you,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
Rethabile was one of the most exciting players at the 2025 Pirates Cup. He was scouted by James Mothibi, a former Pirates player himself, in Bloemfontein. Since then, he has made remarkable progress in a short space of time.”
Rele is already a ‘veteran’
Relebohile Mofokeng has racked up a staggering 41 appearances in the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. Arguably the club’s most important operator, he’s produced 10 goals and 13 assists in those matches. It’s a stellar output for any player, let alone one who’s just exited his teens.
R75 million payday is two steps away for Orlando Pirates
The eventual winners of this season’s Caf Champions League will take home $4 million (R75 million). That number has grown from $2.5 million in 2022. Orlando Pirates must negotiate a tough second-leg semi-final clash in Egypt against Pyramids after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the first leg. If they advance to the final, either Mamelodi Sundowns or defending champions Al Ahly await them in another two-legged affair to crown the continent’s finest side.
Should Pirates consider selling Mofokeng if a big offer comes their way?
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