Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has given special praise to Orlando Pirates youngster Relebohile Mofokeng after his brilliant goal against Pyramids FC on Friday. Although Pirates ended up losing the match 3-2 and missed out on reaching the CAF Champions League final, Mofokeng’s performance stood out, especially his goal which gave the Buccaneers the lead.
Speaking on SABC2, Khumalo said that Mofokeng’s technique when connecting with the ball was something special. He highlighted that such quality is rare, even among more experienced players. Khumalo noted that they were not surprised by Mofokeng’s level of performance because the young player has already shown in previous matches that he has great potential. However, it was the way he finished the goal that caught Khumalo’s eye.
He described the goal in detail, saying that Mofokeng’s connection with the ball was perfect and that the way he used his body to finish the chance was exceptional. According to Khumalo, even top strikers, including his fellow analyst Jerry Sikhosana, might have struggled to finish in the way Mofokeng did. He praised the youngster’s awareness and intelligence, explaining that he not only struck the ball well but also understood how the goalkeeper would move, allowing him to place the shot perfectly.
Khumalo pointed out how rare it is to find a player who can finish like that, especially while on the move. He called it "individual brilliance" and described the shot as a "grass cutter" because of how low and precise it was, giving the goalkeeper no chance to save it.
Despite Pirates’ painful exit from the tournament, Khumalo’s focus on Mofokeng’s technical ability serves as a reminder that the club has real talent to build on for the future. Mofokeng’s performance showed that he can handle pressure at the highest level and that he has the skills needed to become one of the top players in South African football
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