“He is a Magician” – Pitso Drops a Suprising Bombshell on Relebohile Mofokeng After 5-0 Win

Pitso Mosimane has described Relebohile Mofokeng as a “magician” and “God’s gift” after the 21-year-old scored his first two senior international goals in Bafana Bafana’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo.

Mofokeng opened the scoring in the 19th minute after being released by Oswin Appollis, then doubled South Africa’s advantage in first-half stoppage time with a moment of individual brilliance, weaving past several defenders before finding the bottom corner. The brace ended a 17-appearance wait for a Bafana goal and capped a dominant display at the Al Salam Stadium, with Sphephelo Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh completing the rout.

Speaking after the final whistle, Mosimane was effusive in his praise for the former Orlando Pirates attacker, who joined Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise earlier this year. “Rele showed his class. What a class. Rele is a top player!” Mosimane said. The Bafana coach went further, labelling the youngster a “magician on the ball” and “just God’s gift” – a striking endorsement for a player who has yet to turn 22.

Yet Mosimane’s praise came with a clear challenge. The veteran coach revealed he has been demanding more goals from Mofokeng, insisting that a number 10 must be judged on finding the net, not merely creating chances. “I told him he needs to score goals because number 10s score goals, not just only to give assists or play between the lines,” Mosimane said. It was a message that Mofokeng answered emphatically in Cairo, having struck the post early on before converting two composed finishes.

Mofokeng’s form since moving to Belgium has been equally encouraging, with four goals and one assist in nine appearances across all competitions, including a goal on his Europa League debut. With Bafana Bafana now boasting six points from their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Sharpeville-born star is rapidly becoming central to Mosimane’s plans. For a coach not known for hyperbole, calling a 21-year-old a “magician” and “God-given” sends its own powerful message.

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