Relebohile Mofokeng: SA soccer star shines on the global stage

In a major career breakthrough, South African teen sensation Relebohile Mofokeng is poised to seize a coveted opportunity in the world of football. The 19-year-old prodigy has been granted a trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Premier League club located in the Midlands region. This young talent is on the cusp of making waves in the footballing world, and his journey holds great promise.

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Hailing from Orlando Pirates’ youth team, Mofokeng’s dynamic style of play has earned him the spotlight. As fans eagerly await his trial, this piece delves into everything you need to know about Relebohile Mofokeng.

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RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG’S PROFILE SUMMARY

Full name	Relebohile Mofokeng
Gender	Male
Date of birth	23 October 2004
Place of birth	Sharpeville, South Africa
Age	19 years (At the time of this publishing)
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	South African
Religion	Christianity
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Black
Occupation	Soccer player
Social media accounts	Instagram

BACKGROUND AND AGE

He was born on 23 October 2004 in Sharpeville, South Africa. Additionally, he is 19 years old as of this writing and his star sign is Scorpio. Furthermore, his mother is Ratomo and his father Sechaba Mofokeng, is a former football player for the Tembu Loyals and the AmaZulu.

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In 2023, Relebohile changed his surname from Ratomo, which is his mother’s name to Mofokeng. According to Thami Soccer, this change came after his parents wed.

CAREER

From his stats, Mofokeng’s journey began at the Transnet School of Excellence, where he honed his skills. Subsequently, a transfer agreement between South African Premier Division teams Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates saw Mofokeng transferring to the latter. Once at Orlando Pirates, Mofokeng seamlessly integrated into their academy, leaving a strong impression with the reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge. This success earned him an invitation to train with the first team.

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In October 2023, Express and Star reported that Relebohile landed a trial with the Midlands club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Orlando Pirates’ coach Riveiro confirmed this in an interview, stating that he is confident Mofokeng will do well in the trials despite his young age.

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

With over 70.9K followers on Instagram, Mofokeng actively engages with his fan base through the platform. His Instagram profile offers a glimpse into his life as a devout Christian, highlighting his unwavering commitment to putting God first. He is also close friends with Mduduzi Shabalala, a fellow footballer for the Kaizer Chiefs.

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Relebohile Mofokeng’s journey as a footballer underscores his rapid rise and immense potential in South African football. With a promising career ahead, his dedication and talent continue to captivate fans and scouts alike.

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