Relebohile Mofokeng was a notable absentee at Orlando Pirates’ Friday training.
The Sea Robbers gear up for a CAF Champions League showdown with Lioli FC in Soweto today at 15:00.
The Sharpville-born winger has been exciting as ever with another enterprising display against Siwelele FC on Wednesday.
ORLANDO PIRATES TO MISS RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG IN THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THIS WEEKEND?
After the training session, head coach Abdelsam Ouaddou was rather coy when speaking to the media about Mofokeng’s absence.
“Rele is an important player, but we have to speak with the medical department. I cannot tell you more about him,” the French-Moroccan mentor said.
Last season, Mofokeng proved his worth with 12 goals and 15 assists in 49 games, highlighting his importance to the team and explaining why overseas clubs are circling.
Orlando Pirates have reportedly turned down three offers for Mofokeng this transfer window:
- Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia): R26.9 million
- Minnesota United (USA): R34.9 million
- Akron Tolyatti (Russia): R26 million.
RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG TO AFCON
Meanwhile, Mofokeng is expected to be a key player for Bafana Bafana when AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco in December, an event Orlando Pirates believe will offer high exposure for the 20-year-old winger.
Bafana will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on 22 December against Angola at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.
Their second group game is against Egypt on 26 December at Le Grand Stade d’Agadir. They will close out their group stage on 29 December against Zimbabwe at Stade de Marrakech.
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