Chiefs and Pirates news: Mofokeng reports and 25-goal striker
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted he is keen to work with Relebohile Mofokeng amidst widespread speculation on his future.
The 20-year-old winger has been the subject of increasing transfer interest, with clubs from around the globe reportedly monitoring his situation, thanks to 12 goals and 15 assists last season.
The Sharpville-born attacker is strongly linked with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq, the same team that signed Mohau Nkota in July.
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'I read this news as well, and with such a talented player, of course he'll attract a lot of clubs,' Ouaddou said at the Betway Premiership 2025/26 season launch. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou after his debut match against Polokwane City in the MTN8. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram
'But I trust my board, because he's definitely one of our major players this season.
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'As a coach, I'm still confident — but you never know in football what can happen. Right now I'm confident, since I have not received any information that he will be leaving. I hope he will stay with us — but we will see,' the Orlando Pirates mentor concluded.
In the meantime, the Buccaneers are preparing for the league season opener against Sekhukhune United this weekend. The game is set for the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 8 August at 15:00.
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed the club's pursuit of Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro, who has quietly become one of the most effective forwards in the Betway Premiership over the past three seasons.
Amakhosi are eager to secure his services permanently—but face a significant obstacle: Ighodaro remains contracted to Mamelodi Sundowns…Full story here.
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