Orlando Pirates Legend Addresses Mofokeng’s Form Amid Transfer Speculation

• An Orlando Pirates legend has addressed Relebohile Mofokeng's poor run of form since the start of this season
• The South African international has struggled to impress or replicate his last season's form for the Buccaneers this season
• The Bafana Bafana star is still expected to lead the Sea Robbers' title charge in the Betway Premiership this season

Orlando Pirates legend Edward Motale has shared his thoughts on reports claiming transfer speculations his affecting Relebohile Mofokeng's performance this season.

The South African international was named the best young player last season in the Premier Soccer League, but he is yet to replicate the same performance this season.

He is seen as one of the players who should lead the Sea Robbers' title challenge this season but his poor form at the start of the campaign is putting his inclusion under serious questioning.

Motale comments on Mofokeng's form amid transfer distractions

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Motale in a recent interview shared his thoughts on the performance of the youngster this season and denied claims that Nkota's move abroad affected Rele's form.

He also believes that transfer speculations surrounding the Pirates winger is not the cause for his poor form.

“No, he’s not affected. Nkota joined the team after Mofokeng had already made his mark in the senior squad,” Motale said during the interview.

“So there’s nothing that’s going to unsettle Mofokeng. As for me, I don’t pay attention to rumours.”

Mofokeng's former teammate at Orlando Pirates, Mohau Nkota, who recently moved to the Saudi Professional League also shared his thoughts the Bafana Bafana forward's performance.

“I’m not sure what’s going on with my boy, but he’ll be okay,” Nkota said when asked about the situation on Metro FM Sports. “I don’t really know, there’s a lot of talk going around.”

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The Al-Ettifaq winger also aired his views about Mofokeng being affected by his departure from the club this summer.

“We don’t really know if he’s affected or not,” he said. “But I wish him all the best and hope he performs even better than he did last season.”

What fans are saying about Mofokeng's poor form

MboniseniMakha2 said:

"There's nothing wrong with Relebohile Mofokeng... I pray that people stop with that nonsensical insinuations of him not being happy @orlandopirates."

Oom wrote:

"Mofokeng has just lost form like any other player, even Ribeiro ( player of season ) had a dry spell at some point during the season. Mofokeng will bounce back, like they say, you can’t keep a good man down."

MSFC__ responded:

"We stand with Relebohile Mofokeng during these difficult times. The boy's mind is not in South Africa. 💔"

Tjengisani Buda reacted:

"I am anxious something is going on with Relebohile Mofokeng. I hope we do not see the Saleng saga again with him. Such a talent."

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Samukele_ commented:

"Whatever is happening in Relebohile Mofokeng's mind, I pray and hope the boy get over it coz he has been below his high standard since the season began."

Ouaddou backs Bafana star amid goal drought

Briefly News earlier reported that Abdeslam Ouaddou defended a South African international amid being criticised due to his lack of goals this season.

The Moroccan tactician believes the Bafana Bafana star would come out good this season.

Source: Briefly News