Pirates Star Mofokeng Triumphs Over Du Plessis and Others to Win Top Award, Receives Brand New Car
- Relebohile Mofokeng continues to get more recognition in South Africa as he receives a big award while beating other top Mzansi athletes to it
- The Orlando Pirates youngster won the award ahead of UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, Olympic medalist, Tatjana Smith and Akani Simbine, others
- Mzansi took to social media to share their thoughts on the 20-year-old clinching a big award ahead of other top South African athletes
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has beaten Dricus Du Plessis and other South African athletes to a top award after having an exceptional year with the Buccaneers.
The South African international clocked 20-years-old last month, but his achievements within a year have been second to none.
He was named the Young Best Player in the Premier Soccer League last season after helping Pirates seal second place in the league behind Mamelodi Sundowns and producing a masterclass in both the Nedbank Cup and MTN8.
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Mofokeng wins top award
According to a report by iDiskiTimes, Mofokeng won the Sports Personality of the Year at the Gauteng Sports Awards on Sunday evening.
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The award represents a reward for the effort the Pirates youngster has added to his game.
The Bafana Bafana star beats off the competition from Du Plessis, Akani Simbine, Ronwen Williams, and Tatjana Smith to clinch the award.
Reports have it that he was also given a brand new car for being named the Sports Personality of the Year.
Mofokeng's mother, Naomi Mofokeng, received the award on behalf of her son and shared her thoughts.
Netizens react as Mofokeng wins another top award
MbeleKhany2601 said:
"The boy has become a beast since he missed that penalty in the CAFCL, top mentality now awards follow him❤️"
Naphtallyjack commented:
"He must take it... this kid is everything we needed in the sports. Reminds me of Rabada when he came to the scene."
MasiMguga reacted:
"This is huge for a young man🙏"
tMokone_ wrote:
"To many more awards RM nombolo 38❤️."
Ntokii012 implied:
"We are winning awards at 20"
What you need to know about Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng, born on 23 October 2004 in Sharpeville, is a rising football star recognised for his versatility as a midfielder and winger for Orlando Pirates and the South African national team.
Initially using his mother’s surname, Ratomo, he adopted his father’s surname, Mofokeng, after his parents married. His father, Sechaba Mofokeng, was also a footballer, likely influencing Relebohile’s passion and career in the sport.
At 19 years old, Relebohile Mofokeng has already cemented his position as a key player, earning a senior call-up to Bafana Bafana. The young star scored the winning goal in this year’s Nedbank Cup final and found the net in the MTN8 final.
He was named DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season and Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament, which led to his national team call-up. With three senior caps under his belt, Mofokeng has made 50 appearances for Orlando Pirates, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists.
Mofokeng is tipped for an overseas move
Briefly News also reported that Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has been tipped for a move overseas.
The 20-year-old has been backed to switch Pirates for a European team alongside other promising youngsters in the PSL.
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