Orlando Pirates’ young sensation, Relebohile Mofokeng, is catching the eye of Europe’s elite after a standout season, with South African coaching legend Pitso Mosimane tipping Aston Villa as the perfect Premier League fit for the rising star.
By Siseko Gwegwe
Orlando Pirates’ 21-year-old superstar Relebohile Mofokeng is increasingly linked with a move to Europe after another stellar season.
With four games left for the season, the Sharpeville-born star has already hit double figures with 11 goals and eight assists in 32 games.
The legendary Pitso Mosimane, Africa’s greatest ever coach with three CAF Champions League titles, has joined the chat about Mofokeng’s evolution and future.
Pitso Mosimane links Relebohile Mofokeng with Aston Villa
According to Mosimane, Mofokeng has duly evolved from a creator into a goal-scoring attacking midfielder. As a number 10, also known as an attacking midfielder, select playing models can complement his game.
The former Al Ahly, Bafana Bafana, Al-Ahli Saudi, Al Wahda, and Abha Club, as well as Esteghlal FC, coach feels Mofokeng would thrive at an English Premier League side, such as Aston Villa.
“Yeah, a top talent, hey! He (Mofokeng) is very intelligent,” Mosimane said on the Marawa Sports Worldwide show.
“Is he a winger or a striker? He’s a 10, but it depends on how you use a 10. If you play a 4-3-3, there’s no 10. It’s a 6 and two 8s. If you play 4-2-3-1, he’s a 10.
“But if you play 4-4-2 with wingers coming inside a lot, then he’s not a winger. He fits in well with Aston Villa’s shape.”
“He’s a half of almost everything, but what I like is now he’s scoring goals. We used to know him assisting a lot, but now he’s scoring,” Mosimane added.
Orlando Pirates rejected offers for Relebohile Mofokeng
As previously reported, Orlando Pirates turned down three offers for the former School of Excellence star.
Al Ettifaq made an offer of approximately R26.9 million, while Minnesota United increased its bid to R34.9 million. Akron Tolyatti also entered the race with a bid of R26 million, but all three proposals were quickly turned down. – thesouthafrican.com