'Relebohile Mofokeng must play in the UEFA Champions League'

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Bafana Bafana legend Teko Modise feels this is the right time for Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng to play in Europe.

The 20-year-old has played close to 90 matches for the Sea Robbers scoring 18 goals. Since his breakout season, the young attacker has been hailed as one of the best young players the country has produced.

Modise said Pirates should not hesitate to sell Mofokeng.

Mofokeng made his Bafana debut in 2024

“When it comes to Rele, it’s very difficult for Orlando Pirates to sell, especially when it comes to top players,” Modise told FARPost.

“The last time they had a player who was exciting like that was [Thembinkosi] Lorch. Yes, sometimes, as South African fans, we want to see the youngsters go further abroad and do great things.

“I just wish that happens for him sooner rather than later so that he becomes a better player. The better Rele, the better the national team will be, cause at some point, he’s going to be the superstar of the national team,” he said.

Mofokeng made his debut for Bafana Bafana last year after impressing coach Hugo Broos. He has since become a permanent feature in the national team and is more likely to play a big role in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

“I strongly believe that Orlando Pirates know what they have. I just hope that it happens for the boy, I so wish that it happens for the boy,” Modise said.

“It will not only improve his life but also his family. He must play the UEFA Champions League, cause I think if he gets to be in that type of position, I’ll be more proud because he would have gotten the opportunities that I never had.

“I’m rallying that he goes [overseas] because it would be great to see the youngster that we’ve all seen from the DDC to the PSL to actually go overseas. That would be great.”

Mofokeng earned his sixth cap for Bafana Bafana against Tanzania last week when he appeared from the bench.