Benni to Rele Mofokeng: ‘Don’t waste your talent, go to Europe’

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Former Bafana Bafanastriker Benni McCarthy has advised Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng to move to Europe.

The 20-year-old has been a top player for the Buccaneers for two seasons now, and many feel this is the time for him to leave South Africa. With four trophies to his name, Mofokeng is no doubt one of the best PSL players currently.

Benni, who spent a few years in the PSL before moving to overseason, feels Relebohile Mofokeng has huge potential to make a name for himself in Europe.

“I’ve watched him several times, and I think he’s got huge potential. He’s got the mentality, the football brains, and mentality of players from my generation,” McCarthy was quoted IOL.

“He’s generations ahead of the current crop of players. I think he’s got what it takes to make it in Europe. I would encourage him to find a way to play in Europe. South Africa, yes, it has some of the best players in Africa, but Africa is a small continent in football terms.

Benni backs Mofokeng to succeed in Europe

“When you play in Europe, you get the chance to play against the biggest and the best. It’s you against the world,” said Bafana Bafana legend.

“I think he should consider going to the Scottish league, somewhere like that, so he can work his way up from there. Rangers and Celtic always need strikers they can bring on and develop before selling on to bigger clubs.”

Benni feels that Mofokeng can succeed not only in Scotland but also in Portugal and the Netherlands.

“Some players are happy to stay in Africa, and they can make a decent living, but they become irrelevant if they don’t test themselves as hard as they can. If you play in Europe, you can excel, and he could also move to the Dutch or the Portuguese leagues,” he said.

“If you succeed there, it’s only a matter of time before the Premier League sides come calling. I think he’s got the ability, and he needs to give himself the opportunity.”