Orlando Pirates are eyeing some exciting prospects. However, they could see starboy Relebohile Mofokeng go the other way.
A R25.8 million bid from Egyptian giants Zamalek in January was early warning signs that several clubs will be trying their luck at signing the 20-year-old phenom, who many claim to have been Pirates’ best player this season.
Causing more concern for Orlando Pirates fans is Mofokeng’s father, who believes now is the right time for his son to leave South Africa.
“My biggest wish is to see Rele overseas in 2025/2026. I’m praying every day. I don’t want to see him in the Betway Premiership again this season. I know God will answer my prayers,” Sechaba said.
“[Whether it’s in] Spain, England, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Switzerland — Rele can play. I believe that with all my heart. Take him to Barcelona? He can play. PSG? He can play. Any country. I’ll be happy — but not Saudi Arabia.”
“Not yet. He’s still young. He needs to compete in UEFA competitions. If he goes to Saudi now, he won’t experience that. Yes, he’d be rich — but happiness is more important. You can have all the money in the world, but if you’re not happy, it’s worthless.”
Two signings inbound?
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are eyeing Zimbabwean youngster Prince Ndlovu, but have been told they will need to fork out around R15 million to acquire his services.
Angolan forward Laurindo Depu Aurelio is another player on their radar, who also has interest from rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
“What I can tell you is that both teams had their scouts there. The scouts were all happy with what they saw in Depu and they enquired about him,” a source confirmed.
“Apparently Kaizer Chiefs wanted their defender Inacio Miguel to help them talk to the player and his representatives. And Orlando Pirates also believed to be willing to talk to the player. They have their different reasons but apparently the scouts from both clubs are happy with what they saw.”
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