African giants offered Orlando Pirates millions for Mofokeng

Some reports are surprising but not shocking. Orlando Pirates reportedly turned down a big offer to release Relebohile Mofokeng.

Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates against Cape Town City FC at the DHL Stadium. Image: @safootclassics/X

Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofokeng could have left the Sea Robbers before the end of the previous transfer window.

ZAMALEK SENT OFFER TO ORLANDO PIRATES

According to Soccer Laduma, Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek sent a R25 million offer to Orlando Pirates for their 20-year-old attacker Mofokeng who has 8 goals and 11 assists this season. “Information reaching the Siya crew has confirmed that Orlando Pirates rejected a multimillion-rand Deadline Day offer from Zamalek for star attacker Relebohile Mofokeng,” the outlet reported.

“The Siya crew can confirm that on the final day of the Egyptian transfer market, 8 February, Zamalek submitted a formal offer to the Sea Robbers for Mofokeng’s services, which was understood to be worth $1.4 million (R25.8 million).”

NEW ROLE FOR MAKHEHLENI MAKHAULA

Orlando Pirates supporters must have seen the change. Makhehleni Makhaula has shown a different side to his game.

Many of us have known the 35-year-old Makhaula as a sitting defensive midfielder, until he started to roam in attacking positions to score goal in the recent 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United, not forgetting his goal for the Sea Robbers in the Nedbank Cup final last season.

“Makhaula is more defensive, Kabelo is more offensive, but in this team, we defend as a team,” said Jose Riveiro via FARPost. “When we have the ball, we attack as a team. As you have seen recently Makhaula’s evolution, he is offensive when we are on the ball. He has been impressive for us.

“We played with two players with experience. Dlamini’s numbers in the league are top in every aspect. It means a lot to us,” concluded the Orlando Pirates tactician.

HAVE THE CLUB MADE THE RIGHT DECISION TO REJECT ZAMALEK?

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