Relebohile Mofokeng Warned to Address Shortcoming Ahead of Potential Monaco Transfer

• A former Mamelodi Sundowns star has advised Relebohile Mofokeng ahead of a potential move to Europe
• The Orlando Pirates youngster has been linked with a move to a top side in Europe at the end of the season
• The South African midfielder was advised on the flaws he needs to address and work on before moving abroad

Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lebohang Mokoena has advised Relebohile Mofokeng on what he needs to address before considering moving to Europe amid several interests from clubs abroad.

The South African international's resurgence this season has rekindled interest from clubs in Europe as he has been linked with a move outside the Premier Soccer League for the past two seasons.

The Orlando Pirates youngster has reportedly attract interests from French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco, with the club ready to prize the Bafana Bafana star away from the Sea Robbers at the end of the ongoing season.

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The 21-year-old won back-to-back player of the month awards in the Betway Premiership due to his performance for the Bucs, and he recently scored his first-ever career hat-trick in the Sea Robbers' win over TS Galaxy.

Where must Mofokeng improve?

Mokoena has urged Mofokeng to improve his physical strength if he wants to have a successful stint when he considers moving to Europe

While Mokoena believes the Bafana Bafana star should seize the opportunity, he stresses that the 21-year-old must add more physicality to adapt quickly if his potential move to France happens or elsewhere in Europe.

“I wouldn’t hesitate to take that chance because Ligue 1 is a strong competition. If I were Rele, I’d be on the next flight to France as soon as the season wraps up,” Mokoena said on SoccerBeat, before highlighting areas for improvement.

“There’s one key area he needs to address. You could see it in the recent friendly against Panama—his physical presence, particularly in the No.10 position. That’s something Monaco would likely focus on because the game there is very demanding physically.

“On the international stage, players are powerful. In France, centre-backs are tall, around 1.8 to 1.9 metres, so if he strengthens that part of his game, he could slot in perfectly at Monaco.”

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Former Pirates star backs Rele for overseas move

The former Pirates winger also expressed hope that Mofokeng secures his long-awaited move abroad, drawing from his own experience of missed opportunities during his time.

“Monaco plays an attractive style and relies heavily on young talent,” Mokoena explained when discussing the club’s suitability for Mofokeng.

“Everyone in South Africa wants to see him take the next step and challenge himself at the highest level. We’ve seen what he can do locally, and if Orlando Pirates win the league, he’ll likely be player of the season. It would be the ideal farewell. People have been asking for a while when he’ll get this opportunity, and it can be frustrating.

“I’ve been in that position myself, watching others get moves while you remain behind. It makes you feel like things aren’t going your way. If the offer is right, Pirates should allow him to leave,” added the former Mamelodi Sundowns forward.

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Mofokeng tipped to win PSL big award

Briefly News also reported that Mofokeng has been tipped to win the Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Year award after his amazing performance for Orlando Pirates so far this season.

The Pirates star has been one of the best players in the Betway Premiership since the start of 2026, and his performance has helped the Bucs continue to fight for the league title.

Source: Briefly News