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Mofokeng still 'scared of people' - Orlando Pirates youngster opens up on why he was 'afraid to play in streets'

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Relebohile Mofokeng graduated from the Pirates Academy and is currently one of the key players at the club.The 19-year-old is seen as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/orlando-pirates-starlet-mofokeng-responds-to-comparisons-with-teko-modise-and-doctor-khumalo-i-m-fighting-to-be-better/blt0326f615c86f0ca1" target="_blank">future of the South Africa national team</a> owing to his undeniable talent which has seen him already having trials with a Premier League outfit.However, to reach these heights, the attacker has had to endure several challenges from a younger age.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The teenager was raised in the Vaal region in Gauteng which is a hub of talent, but was not fond of the streets owing to the crimes he witnessed.He has since developed not only on the pitch, but outside as well as witnessed a couple of days ago when he joined 25 other players, in the Premier Soccer League's player transition programme, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/orlando-pirates-youngster-relebohile-mofokeng-already-thinking-of-life-beyond-his-football-career-we-can-t-repeat-same-mistakes-as-other-footballers/blt7fdc162308f001c8" target="_blank">upon graduation after completing a business course</a>.Mofokeng concedes seeing killings in his area at a younger age affected him.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"I grew up in the streets where people used to kill each other and that made me afraid to play in the streets, and now that I'm a bit famous, I am scared of the people," the Bucs player told the media."I am still improving [at Orlando Pirates]. I am still learning from the older guys [but] I'm happy with my progress. I don't feel any pressure, I just want to keep on improving and keep on learning."

WHAT MOFOKENG SAID

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/bafana-bafana-coach-hugo-broos-reveals-plans-for-orlando-pirates-starlet-relebohile-mofokeng/blt124b7e242197e646" target="_blank">Mofokeng is hoping to be included in the Bafana Bafana team</a> in the next couple of months to add firepower to the attacking department.However, the immediate plan is to help Bucs achieve their targets of qualifying for the Caf Champions League and successfully defending their Nedbank Cup.

WHAT NEXT?

Mofokeng still 'scared of people' - Orlando Pirates youngster opens up on why he was 'afraid to play in streets' | Goal.com

The Orlando Pirates attacker Relebohile Mofokeng did not find it easy when growing up which has hurt his social life.

Mofokeng still &apos;scared of people&apos; - Orlando Pirates youngster opens up on why he was &apos;afraid to play in streets&apos;

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