WATCH: Orlando Pirates starlet Mofokeng vows to keep pushing after receiving a brand new car from Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation - ‘They should expect more from me'

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates wonderkid Relebohile Mofokeng beat national team captain Ronwen Williams, Olympians Akani Simbine and Tatjana Smith, and UFC champion Dricus du Plessis to win the coveted Gauteng Sports Personality of the Year award. As part of his victory, he was awarded a car, a reward for his outstanding performances. The 20-year-old has impressed under Jose Riveiro and has become a key player for Orlando Pirates.

His rapid rise has made him one of the most exciting young talents in South African football. Speaking to the media, the Vaal-born star expressed his gratitude and reflected on how this recognition will push him to greater heights. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with many fans and analysts praising his consistency. This accolade further cements his status as one of the brightest prospects in the country.

“I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me. I think I have been performing well. I’m going to continue working as hard as I have been,” Mofokeng said as reported by iDiski Times.

“I won’t disappoint them as they have voted for me. This is going to motivate me to keep going because more is still to come. They should expect me to do more.

“I think it’s part of development because they [School of Excellence] help you to be mentally strong and physically see how others play,” he continued.

“I think that helps in a lot of ways because development is the most important part when you are growing up. I think they helped us in a lot of ways.

“[Young children] should keep pushing they shouldn’t be demotivated by small things and keep working hard they will get where they want to go,” he added.

“And age doesn’t really matter because there are a lot of people who got to the PSL at the age of 26. They should work until they achieve what they want.”

Recently, there have been reports that Mofokeng is attracting interest from clubs in Europe and North Africa. Such recognition could serve as extra motivation for him to push for an overseas move and test himself against the best. Being part of the Bafana Bafana setup has also helped him gain valuable experience.

This has been evident in his performances in the Caf Champions League, where he has played nine games, scoring four goals and providing two assists. His development at Pirates has been rapid, and many believe he is ready for the next step. If he continues on this trajectory, a move abroad could be on the horizon sooner rather than later.

Pirates will face Baroka in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup as they chase another piece of silverware. Having already won the MTN8 this season, they remain ambitious in multiple competitions. They are also in the race for continental success and hope to make a strong impression in the Caf Champions League.

Domestically, they continue to push for the league title despite facing stiff competition. The squad will look to maintain consistency as they approach the business end of the season. With key players like Mofokeng stepping up, Pirates remain a dangerous side in all competitions.