Orlando Pirates fans were left worried this weekend after Relebohile Mofokeng missed a crucial CAF Champions League match.
Mofokeng didn’t train with the Buccaneers in the build-up to the key preliminary round encounter.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou confirmed that Mofokeng was injured however, he didn’t reveal any further details regarding the injury.
Now, an insider at Orlando Pirates has opened up on Mofokeng’s injury.
Orlando Pirates star to return soon – Report
Relebohile Mofokeng unfortunately picked up an injury against Siwelele FC.
The Orlando Pirates superstar subsequently missed his side’s second-leg clash against Lioli FC.
Now, a fresh update regarding his condition has been revealed.
“A source close to the club has, however, played down fears of a lengthy layoff, indicating that Mofokeng’s knock is “not a major injury” and that the youngster is expected to be back soon,” a Soccer Laduma report read.
Mofokeng’s slow start to the season
Relebohile Mofokeng has started the season in an usually slow manner.
The talented attacker is yet to score so far this for Orlando Pirates! More surprisingly, he’s yet to assist also in nine appearances thus far.
He was the centre of attention during the transfer window. Mofokeng was linked with a blockbuster move abroad however that ultimately failed to materialise.
Orlando Pirates FC will be desperate to see their star man hit top-form soon.
It remains to be seen whether he’ll recover in time for his side’s next match. The Buccaneers face a tricky home test in the form of TS Galaxy on Tuesday evening in the league.