Orlando Pirates starlet Mofokeng is among some INCREDIBLE company

In the beautiful game, the jersey with the number 10 is legendary. After five years of honorably donning the Orlando Pirates uniform, Jomo Sono is no longer the front-runner. RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG IS ALL SET TO GLOW! This season, Pirates have seen a remarkable rise in Relebohile Mofokeng, who excels off the left side of the field.

RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG IS ALL SET TO GLOW!
For Pirates this season, Relebohile Mofokeng has been a revelation, playing brilliantly off the left side of an offensive midfield trio behind Tshegofatso Mabasa. Initially ranked number 10, he has demonstrated his technical proficiency and capacity to adjust to various game conditions and systems. Big European suitors have been notified via this form. In 23 league games this season, the small 19-year-old has three goals and five assists. He seems comfortable in the limelight, which says something about his startlingly high levels of maturity. Mofokeng now has supporters outside of his current club, including RB Salzburg, Al Ahly, Glasgow Rangers, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He seemed unaffected by the pressure.

RICHLY WORTHS HIS CALLS FROM BAFANA
Defenders Evidence Makgopa, Patrick Maswanganyi, and adolescent Relebohile Mofokeng are joined by attackers Tapelo Xoki, Thabiso Monyane, Innocent Maela, and Nkosinathi Sibisi. Numerous social media users have praised Mofokeng for his first call-up. This season, the youthful player leads the league in assists with five and goals scored. That form has notified potential suitors in Egypt, Austria, and Scotland. Oddly, 15-goal scorer Tshegofatso Mabasa is not included in the squad.

JOMO SONO’S AFTERBEAT?
A household name in South African football is Jomo Sono. Before setting out on an expedition across North America, the dazzling star played with Orlando Pirates for five thrilling years. Steve Lekolea attempted to put on his number 10 shirt, but Jomo is the master at it. More recently, the number 10 has all but disappeared, however Vincent Pule had a brief stint wearing the jersey in 2020–21. Some fans have been calling for Relebohile Mofokeng to receive it. Although giving the athlete such a huge honor could be viewed as a burden, supporters think Mofokeng is capable of handling it.

CLASSIC NUMBER 10S
What is the commonality among Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Neymar, Ronaldinho, Dennis Bergkamp, and Jay-Jay Okocha? You are aware of the response. Only the greatest and most inventive talents in the industry can truly merit the number 10 jersey, which is regarded, loved, and lusted after. We’re not claiming that Mofokeng belongs in this group. But the most gifted player of his generation for the Pirates, endowed with flair, directness, and natural football knowledge, is waiting for his chance.