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The South African
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Mofokeng, Ramontoeli, R46 million fumbled
Today's Orlando Pirates transfer wrap looks at Relebohile Mofokeng, a new teenage prodigy and a huge mistake made with Lyle Foster. Burnley paid €7m upfront for Lyle Foster in January 2023, with a further €4m of add-ons triggered because of their promotion to the EPL. Foster's move amounted to something approaching a staggering R225 million. One of the existing cash-rich EPL sides might be keen to take a punt on Foster's fighting qualities, especially at a price around €13 million (R280 million). It makes you think, could Pirates have held out for more than the €1.2 million they received for him in 2019? Also, why didn't they put a sell-on clause into that deal? Typically, sell-on clauses hover around the 10-20% mark. If Foster's move to Burnley was approximately R232 million, 20% of that would equal R46.4 million. That's quite an easy payday which the Orlando Pirates board overlooked. Click for the story It seems ridiculous to discuss the 'next Mofokeng' given that the original Mofokeng is still only 20 and not close to being the finished article. However, there is a name we should be watching closely. 'There is an exciting player who has been signed by Orlando Pirates, and soon people will be talking about him. His name is Rethabile Ramontoeli, and he plays as a winger and as an attacking midfielder. He is the next Relebohile Mofokeng, that one, I can promise you,' a source told Soccer Laduma . Click for the full story Relebohile Mofokeng has racked up a staggering 41 appearances in the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. Arguably the club's most important operator, he's produced 10 goals and 13 assists in those matches. It's a stellar output for any player, let alone one who's just exited his teens. Is there a succession plan for he inevitably leaves for a wealthier league abroad? Money can buy good players, but some stars are priceless. Pirates have unearthed a new teenager, but he's unlikely to make an impact for some time. Click for the full story 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.
The South African
23-04-2025
- Business
- The South African
REVEALED: How Orlando Pirates fumbled R46.4 million on Foster
Orlando Pirates made a critical mistake when they sold Lyle Foster to French Ligue 1 side Monaco in the summer of 2019. Burnley paid €7m upfront for Lyle Foster in January 2023, with a further €4m of add-ons triggered because of their promotion to the EPL. Foster's move amounted to something approaching a staggering R225 million. One of the existing cash-rich EPL sides might be keen to take a punt on Foster's fighting qualities, especially at a price around €13 million (R280 million). It makes you think, could Pirates have held out for more than the €1.2 million they received for him in 2019? Also, why didn't they put a sell-on clause into that deal? Typically, sell-on clauses hover around the 10-20% mark. If Foster's move to Burnley was approximately R232 million, 20% of that would equal R46.4 million. That's quite an easy payday which the Orlando Pirates board overlooked. Click for the journey A host of other Premier League clubs would jump at the chance of signing the hard-working South African for around double what Burnley paid tos secure his services. Foster scored five goals and provided three assists in 24 top-flight appearances in 2023-2024; 22 were starts. It's no exaggeration to say he was arguably their best player, and to produce those numbers in a side struggling at the basement is a superb achievement. Burnley have won promotion to the promised land of the Premier League after guaranteeing a top-two finish in the 2024-2025 Championship table with two games to spare. Lyle Foster made 27 appearances under new boss Scott Parker with two goals and five assists. This was the ultimate response to relegation heartbreak in 2023-2024 when they finished 19th with 24 points. He'll be eager to build on his numbers from their ill-fated campaign last time out. It could put him in the shop window to enable a move to a more fashionable side. Relebohile Mofokeng has racked up a staggering 41 appearances in the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. Arguably the club's most important operator, he's produced 10 goals and 13 assists in those matches. It's a stellar output for any player, let alone one who's just exited his teens. Is there a succession plan for he inevitably leaves for a wealthier league abroad? Money can buy good players, but some stars are priceless. Orlando Pirates have unearthed a new teenager, but he's unlikely to make an impact for some time. Click for the story 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.
The South African
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates transfers: Foster, 'New Mofokeng', Mayele
Orlando Pirates are tentatively planning for life after Rele Mofokeng. Meanwhile, Fiston Mayele is keen to break Bucs' hearts. It seems ridiculous to be discussing the 'next Mofokeng' given that the original Mofokeng is still only 20 and not close to being the finished article. However, there is a name we should be watching closely. 'There is an exciting player who has been signed by Orlando Pirates, and soon people will be talking about him. His name is Rethabile Ramontoeli, and he plays as a winger and as an attacking midfielder. He is the next Relebohile Mofokeng, that one, I can promise you,' a source told Soccer Laduma . Click for the full story paid €7m upfront, with a further €4m of add-ons triggered because of their promotion to the EPL. Foster's move amounted to something approaching a staggering R225 million. One of the existing cash-rich EPL sides might be keen to take a punt on Foster's fighting qualities, especially at a price around €13 million (R280 million). Click for the journey Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele has an exemplary record in the Champions League, with six goals in 10 outings this term. Overall, he's scored 19 times in 34 appearances in Africa's premier club competition. Pyramids vs Pirates in the semi-final second leg kicks off on Friday, 25 April at 20:00. It's delicately poised after a 0-0 draw in the first encounter. 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.
The South African
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Ex-Orlando Pirates star could make R280 million move, if...
Former Orlando Pirates star Lyle Foster will be back in the English Premier League next season. Could he leave Burnley, though? Benni McCarthy was formerly the most expensive South African footballer ever when Celta Vigo paid Ajax €6m (R113 million) for his services. After Benni, Joburg-born playmaker Steven Pienaar was the second-most expensive. In 2011, he moved from Everton to Tottenham and fetched a fee of €3.6m (R67.6 million). The guaranteed fee that Burnley paid to Westerlo for Lyle Foster's services shattered the record held by Benni since 1999. The Clarets paid €7m upfront, with a further €4m of add-ons triggered because of their promotion to the EPL. Foster's move amounted to something approaching a staggering R225 million. One of the existing cash-rich EPL sides might be keen to take a punt on Foster's fighting qualities, especially at a price around €13 million (R280 million). Click for the journey The Lancashire club paid a fee rising to €11m to sign Foster, and there's no reason why a host of other Premier League clubs wouldn't jump at the chance of signing the hard-working South African for around double that at least. Foster scored five goals and provided three assists in 24 top-flight appearances in 2023-2024; 22 were starts. It's no exaggeration to say he was arguably their best player, and to produce those numbers in a side struggling at the basement is a superb achievement. Burnley have won promotion to the promised land of the Premier League after guaranteeing a top-two finish in the 2024-2025 Championship table with two games to spare. Lyle Foster made 27 appearances under new boss Scott Parker with two goals and five assists. This was the ultimate response to relegation heartbreak in 2023-2024 when they finished 19th with 24 points. He'll be eager to build on his numbers from their ill-fated campaign last time out. The eventual winners of this season's Caf Champions League will take home $4 million (R75 million). That number has grown from $2.5 million in 2022. Orlando Pirates must negotiate a tough second-leg semi-final clash in Egypt against Pyramids after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the first leg. If they advance to the final, either Mamelodi Sundowns or defending champions Al Ahly await them. Click for the story 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.
