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The South African
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Arthur Zwane says Orlando Pirates are a one-man team
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has singled out an Orlando Pirates player for special praise. Is it who you think it is, though? Arthur Zwane feels Orlando Pirates have relied heavily on the precious talents of 20-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng. 'I don't want to sound controversial. However, I think you look at Rele – I think he carried Orlando Pirates,' Zwane said via iDiski Times . 'But Rele as a youngster doing what he's done this past season, carrying a giant on his shoulder, I think it was something else, it was amazing. 'We need players like him, so others see him performing at this level. And now he's definitely going to go to the World Cup – I don't want people to say I'm picking him; I'm not the national coach. But looking at how coach Broos does, and he integrated into the senior national team,' Zwane added on the Orlando Pirates attacker. 'For him, it was a big jump because he never played for the U20, maybe the previous players, but because he's an exceptional talent. There is no doubt about he's gonna make AFCON and the World Cup. 'Also, the coaches must get some credit. All those coaches from the School of Excellence, Orlando Pirates, Jose [Riveiro], Duku Duku Makhanya. They spotted the talent and made life easy for the first team as well to get players promoted,' Zwane added. Orlando Pirates Relebohile Mofokeng vs Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup Image via @OrlandoPirates on X Do you agree with Zwane's sentiments? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
From scapegoat to star: Siyabonga Ngezana's rise in Europe exposes South Africa's talent blind spot
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana Ex-Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has been a crucial cog in FCSB's pursuit of the Romanian title this season. Photo: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto via AFP Do we know how to judge football talent in South Africa? And more importantly; do the coaches know? This is an important question that needs to be asked after Siyabonga Ngezana played an important role in helping FCSB win the Romanian league title this season. While he was at Kaizer Chiefs, the club and their fans did not know what they had on their hands. The player was regularly criticised and labelled a 'cow' in what must have been a very stressful time for him. Under the leadership of Arthur Zwane, Ngezana bore the brunt of the supporters' dissatisfaction. Chiefs were enduring a difficult run of form, and in such times, it is often defenders who suffer the most in the court of public opinion.
