'He can force something' - Broos raves about Pirates star
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates celebrates his goal with James Monyane and Makhehlene Makhaula during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.Head coach Hugo Broos has shed some light on the selection of Orlando Pirates’ rising star Relebohile Mofokeng into the final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad to take on Nigeria and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ahead of the trip to the West African country, one of two new faces in Broos’ Bafana is Pirates’ Mofokeng, who has been sensational for the Buccaneers this season.The 19-year-old has contributed four goals and seven assists in 37 appearances from all competitions in his second season of top-flight football.
"I would not ask that he defend or tackle, but no, his position is good. So, we analysed very well and I think I should have been crazy from my side not to take him with us.
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