Rele Mofokeng to join Mohau Nkota? Pirates star linked with Al-Ettifaq move

Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, who last week signed Mohau Nkota.

Mofokeng and Nkota came through the Pirates youth ranks together, and look set to be reunited with reports suggesting the 20-year-old is set to follow his friend to the Middle East.

According to Unplayable, Mofokeng, negotiations between Al-Ettifaq and Pirates are ongoing.

A number of clubs have reportedly been keeping tabs on Mofokeng, who has lit up the Betway Premiership over the last two seasons. Earlier this window, the player was linked with a possible move to Israel, although this was dismissed by Pirates. Clubs in Major League Soccer in the United States were also said to be interested in his services.

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Last wee, it was also reported that Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven were weighing up their options, but this has since been dismissed as not true by Pirates.

Two weeks ago, Bafana Bafana legend, Benni McCarthy, currently the head coach of the Kenya national team, urged Mofokeng to move to Europe in order to keep growing as a footballer.

“I’ve watched him several times, and I think he’s got huge potential. He’s got the mentality, the football brains, and mentality of players from my generation,” McCarthy said when answering IOL Sport’s question.

“He’s generations ahead of the current crop of players. I think he’s got what it takes to make it in Europe. I would encourage him to find a way to play in Europe. South Africa, yes, it has some of the best players in Africa, but Africa is a small continent in football terms.

“When you play in Europe, you get the chance to play against the biggest and the best. It’s you against the world.”

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