Done deal: Orlando Pirates starlet Mofokeng loaned out
The Bucs academy star spent the second half of last season out on loan at Botswana side Mochudi Centre Chiefs.
Chiefs identified him while in the colours of Pele Pele FC, which is Orlando Pirates' feeder team.
Now, a new update has been provided on the rising star.
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According to the latest transfer gossip, Tefo Mofokeng has extended his loan move to Mochudi Centre Chiefs.
The talented winger will spend the upcoming season at the Botswana top flight side.
The Buccaneers will be hoping for another successful loan spell for their youngster who has been tipped for a big future at the club.
'The number of players we have, it's a challenge all the time, in my previous clubs, where I was a coach, I usually had between 25 to 28 players,' Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said as quoted by FARPost .
'In terms of the management of the squad, it's very important to keep everyone involved for the targets of the club. The challenge is when you have maybe 40 players.'
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