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The South African
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates star reportedly receives R44.3m bid from Saudi
Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng continues to attract serious attention from abroad, with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv intensifying their pursuit of the highly-rated youngster. A source close to the negotiations revealed that Tel Aviv remain determined to land the 20-year-old South African, despite previous denials surrounding their reported interest. 'The Yellows' reportedly view Mofokeng as a marquee signing who could ease into European football at Bloomfield Stadium. Maccabi Tel Aviv Sporting Director Dominic Price believes Mofokeng can play a pivotal role in their ongoing football project. Price, who spent years developing talent at Liverpool, including the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones, has set his sights on the Sharpeville-born attacker. The Israeli club's interest isn't new, but its persistence shows no signs of waning. According to the insider, 'Dominic Price wants Mofokeng as part of his long-term plan to strengthen the team and provide a platform into Europe.' Pirates remain reluctant but bigger offers are rolling in Despite the admiration from Tel Aviv, Orlando Pirates haven't been swayed. The Soweto giants reportedly rejected an earlier offer, viewing it as below their valuation. However, a new bid exceeding R44.3 million has now landed, this time from a Middle Eastern club believed to be Al Ettifaq. That offer surpasses what Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly tabled, as confirmed by Israeli media outlets. Speculation around Mofokeng's future continues to swirl. The Buccaneers have yet to respond publicly to the latest developments, even as pressure mounts both financially and strategically. Last week, multiple reports suggested that Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven planned to outbid all current suitors. However, Pirates were quick to issue a public statement denying any received offer. Sources close to PSV also indicated they had not submitted a formal bid. But confirmed there was intent to explore a potential move. Though no concrete European offers have been tabled. The continued interest from top-flight clubs suggests that it may only be a matter of time before a formal bid arrives. Where should the Orlando Pirates star go? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: R120 million, exit looms, new deal revealed
Orlando Pirates secured a 2-0 victory over Granada on Saturday to conclude their European pre-season tour. 20-year-old phenom Relebohile Mofokeng was one of the names on the scoresheet in what could be his final game for the Buccaneers amid substantial interest from several clubs across the globe, including Ah Ahly, FC Cincinnati, and Dutch giants PSV. According to reports, the latter is willing to pay over R100 million for the Sharpeville-born star. 'R100 million is like a round figure. It's more than that! The amount they were negotiating for was initially R120 million,' an inside source revealed. 'You know it's not exactly what you want that you get, and that's why they are talking about the R100 million, but it's believed to be more than that.' A second source confirmed PSV's intentions, alluding to the fact that the Orlando Pirates star is the preferred choice over their initial target Iqraam Rayners. 'There are different scouts from Holland who are believed to be working with recruiters for PSV. They enquired about Iqraam Rayners but it is believed that they are looking at a long-term investment now, and that's why they have opened up negotiations with Orlando Pirates for Rele Mofokeng,' the second insider revealed. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have reportedly offered 35-year-old maestro Makhehlene Makhaula contract discussion. Talks have been in motion for a couple months the players agent, Sizwe Ntshangase, confirmed in June. 'What I can confirm is that our discussions with Pirates have gone very well, to the satisfaction of both parties. It is up to Pirates to issue an official statement on Makhaula's contract and its duration,' Ntshangase said. 'I don't like to talk too much (to the media) about the contract of a player I represent, but I leave a lot to his team once we have concluded negotiations with them.' Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Vaal super star set for double against Kaizer Chiefs
SEDIBENG.- Local superstar, Relebohile Mofokeng, is looking forward to a double against Kaizer Chiefs. These two South African football giants, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, will lock horns in the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup final scheduled to take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, this Saturday, May 10. Mofokeng was responsible for the Chiefs' defeat when he scored a winning goal for his team, Pirates, to beat the struggling 'Amakhosi' 2-1 in the Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Mofokeng sent Pirates supporters crazy on the stand when she scored a winning goal in the 62nd minute. This was after the two Soweto giants went to the interval break with the scoreboard reading 1-1. Much was said about Mofokeng before this encounter as one of the players to be watched on the day, and he did not disappoint as he came into Saturday's encounter carrying the hopes of Pirates supporters on his tiny shoulders and delivered like a seasoned campaigner. Sharpeville came to a standstill after the final whistle, with Pirates supporters taking to the main street to celebrate this victory. As if this is not enough, Mofokeng is expected to repeat the same feat against the same Amakhosi when these two South African football giants meet on Saturday. He has already made headlines ahead of this encounter after his stunning performance over the weekend. Speaking to journalists after a great performance against the Chiefs over the weekend, this Sharpeville-born sensation said he is looking forward to the cup final. He said that the win against Chiefs over the weekend was a morale booster ahead of this Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. However, Mofokeng acknowledged the fact that it is not going to be easy playing the same team in a short space of time. In fact, two of Vaal Vaal-based players could play together in the final, with Boitumelo Radiopane also expected to make the final cut in the Pirates squad for this Nedbank Cup final. Radiopane was part of the Pirates team that beat the Chiefs over the weekend. In this case, it is going to be a 'local affair' with the two youngsters playing together in the final. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Mofokeng's dream to play in CAF Champions League final
SHARPEVILLE.- The local sensation Relebohile Mofokeng's dreams to play in the CAF Champions League final turned into a disappointment last week. This was supposed to be his first CAF final since his promotion. Orlando Pirates hit a dead end at the semi-final when Pyramids beat them 3-2 away from home. Much was expected from Pirates, especially after Mamelodi Sundowns' famous victory against their bitter rivals Al Ahly on the same night. Many were under the impression that the South African teams would be playing in the CAF Champions League for the first time in the history of African football. However, Pirates 'blew' it, much to the disappointment of many South African soccer fans. Mofokeng was one of the best performers for Pirates on that night, even scoring the first goal to give his side a lead. However, the home team showed a fighting spirit when they equalised. This Sharpeville-born sensation was all over the field in attack, but his effort was let down by Pirates' defense which committed errors, which led to Pirates being eliminated from the CAF final. Mofokeng had said he was looking forward to his first appearance in the CAF Champions League final, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. 'It was my wish to play in the CAF final because I had been playing in each and every domestic cup final, but the biggest picture was this continental final. It would have been a fairytale to play in one of the biggest African continent finals. It is every player's dream to play in the CAF Champions League final. We were unlucky on the day; we could have wrapped this game up earlier in the first half. But this is part of the game, and I have no doubt one day I will be playing in the final. My time will come, even though I thought it would happen sooner than expected,' said Mofokeng. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
