Former Danish Superliga star tells Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng not 'to go to Chelsea, Manchester City or Barcelona' but picks two ideal leagues for the Bafana Bafana starlet

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng is in his third season playing Premier Soccer League football and his star continues to rise.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Mandla Masango, who played in the Danish Superliga for Randers between 2015 and 2016, feels Mofokeng has the quality to play in Europe and identifies the two leagues he feels Mofokeng could thrive in.

“He doesn’t have to go to Chelsea, Manchester City, or Barcelona because his game time will be limited at those big teams," said Masango on MSW.

"I would prefer for him to go to Holland [The Netherlands]because the style of play there will suit him because it’s more technical, they don’t have big players who will intimidate him. There [in the Netherlands], they play 100 percent football.

"They knock the ball around, therefore it will suit his style because he’s incredible in one-on-one situations, and no one can stand up to him," added the former SuperSport United midfielder.

“I think he can also excel in Belgium. Those two leagues [Netherlands and Belgium] are good [launching pads] for players who are coming from SA before they can go to those big leagues in Europe to establish themselves.

“Some players are playing in France but they’re not getting much game time. You can’t just rush, rush," Masango continued.

"You need to take it step by step because life is different on that side [in Europe]. Here you’re a star and everybody glorifies you but on that side, you need to start from scratch.”

Mofokeng has always been linked with an overseas move since last season when he went for trials at Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Even after a move did not materialise, the Buccaneers starlet continues being regarded as capable of moving to Europe.

Now that he is a Bafana Bafana international, that could enhance his chances of signing for an overseas top club.

However, what could work against Mofokeng and discourage European scouts is Bafana coach Hugo Broos' remarks that the starlet lacks power and is not ready to start for the national team.

If no move materialises during the January player transfer window, Mofokeng still has enough time to continue gaining experience and prove that he can play in Europe.

He has opportunities to showcase his worth as Pirates press for the PSL and Caf Champions League titles as well as when the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers resume in March 2025.