Relebohile Mofokeng’s Hat-Trick and What It Means to the Bafana Bafana Star

• Relebohile Mofokeng scored three goals in Orlando Pirates' win over TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership
• It was the first-ever hat-trick scored by the South African international during his illustrious football career
• A football expert, during an interview with Briefly News, shared the significance of the goals to Mofokeng

Bafana Bafana forward Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first-ever career hat-trick in Orlando Pirates' win over TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The South African international scored a sublime free-kick in the first half and added a brace in the second half to lead the Buccaneers back on top of the Betway Premiership.

The Orlando Pirates youngster was called up by Hugo Broos for the Bafana Bafana's two friendly games against Panama during the international break.

What Mofokeng's hat-trick means for the youngster

Football analyst Uche Anuma, during an exclusive chat with Briefly News, shared his thoughts on what it means for Mofokeng as he scored his first career hat-trick against the Rockets.

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"Mofokeng is a top talent for South Africa, I wish he were a Nigerian (that's on a lighter note)," he said.

"He struggled at the start of the season, but he has regained his full confidence since the start of the second half of the season. This hat-trick will push him to do more, as he would make him believe more in his potential.

"The goals are now coming, the confidence is high now, Mofokeng could be the individual who could power Pirates to the league title this season."

Mofokeng on being PSL Player of Season

Anuma was asked to share his opinion on Mofokeng being one of the contenders to win the Premier Soccer League Player of the Season Award due to his current consistent performance.

"Mofokeng is definitely a contender for the Player of the Season award, but I think he should do more to make him the undisputed winner for the accolade at the end of the campaign," he added.

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"The likes of Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Deon Hotto, Teboho Mokoena, and Sede Junior Dion are also favourites for the award, which means Rele would have to remain consistent to win the award."

The Soweto giants' win over the Rockets put them temporarily on top of the Betway Premiership table, with Mamelodi Sundowns still having a game in hand.

The Buccaneers have gathered 51 points from 22 matches played so far, while the defending champions are on 50 points from 21 games.

Pirates would hope to continue their good run of form when they take on Lamontville Golden Arrows in their next match in the league after the international break.

Broos backs Orlando Pirates star

Briefly News earlier reported that Hugo Broos backed an Orlando Pirates star despite criticism after including him in his latest Bafana Bafana squad.

The Belgian tactician is not happy with the fans' opinion about the player after his recent mistake while playing for the Sea Robbers.

Source: Briefly News