Kaizer Chiefs Forward Opens Up on Relationship With Pirates’ Relehobile Mofokeng

• Naledi Hlongwane talks on the relationship he shares with Orlando Pirates forward Relebohile Mofokeng after the Carling Cup final victory
• The Kaizer Chiefs starlet hit the back of the net twice in the match, while Mofokeng failed to get a goal contribution in the game
• The South African international is one of the youngsters in the DStv Diski Challenge and looks forward to emulating Mofokeng's career progress

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Naledi Hlongwane opened up about his relationship with Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng after they both represented the All-Stars team in the Carling Cup.

On Saturday afternoon, the 17-year-old scored a brace in his team's 3-0 win over Magesi FC at the Orlando Stadium.

The Amakhosi starlet still plays in the DStv Diski Challenge, while the Bafana Bafana star has progressed before the Premier League.

Hlongwane opens up on relationship with Mofokeng

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According to iDiskiTimes, Hlongwane admitted that he grew up in the same city as Mofokeng and that they've known each other for a long time.

He also narrated their football journey despite him still being in the DStv Diski Challenge league and three years younger.

The South African forward spoke on how it was exceptional to play alongside Mofokeng and other top players in the Premier Soccer League.

"The emotion I could say was good because Mofokeng and I grew up together in Vaal," the Kaizer Chiefs youngster told the media.

"Since primary school, he went to School of Excellence, and then I went to General Smuts. Then, we played football competitions against the School of Excellence.

"Then later, he joined Orlando Pirates, and then I went to Kaizer Chiefs, where we became rivals. But today, we were in a great team."

Hlongwane's performance could earn him a place in the Kaizer Chiefs senior side next season.

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Chiefs starlet explains what he will do with R100k cash prize

Briefly News also reported that Hlongwane gave a detailed information about what he will do with his Man of the Match prize money.

The South African youngster was named the best player in the Carling Cup final was gifted R100,000.

Source: Briefly News