GOAT Mofokeng now worth $100m, Pirates celebrate goals, Sundowns points & Chiefs Nkota’s jersey

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Orlando Pirates fans have paid glowing tributes to Relebohile Mofokeng after his brace helped seal a 5-0 win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday.

Pirates thumped Arrows with Mofokeng scoring twice, same as Oswin Appollis with the 21-year-old grabbing another man of the match award as the Soweto giants stayed two points behind PSL leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Having scored five goals in his last two matches, Pirates fans have lauded Mofokeng as he continues to lead the Buccaneers to the league title but their critics claim they should be more focused on gaining many points than scoring more goals.

Mofokeng has to go now

Rele Mofokeng celebrates in front of Pirates fans
Rele Mofokeng celebrates in front of Pirates fans

“We might be witnessing the greatest of Mofokeng on our home soil for the last time this season. There’s no way his brilliance goes unnoticed!!” – @vibelife_SA

“He needs to follow his friend Nkota in Saudi Arabia.” – @Vhakhonimajor

“Rele doesn’t need to play for decades for us to see that he’s the best.” – @babyboy__97

Pirates are blessed

Oswin Appollis in action for Pirates against Golden Arrows
Oswin Appollis in action for Pirates against Golden Arrows

“All youngsters dream to play for this badge… What a time to be alive. I witnessed Bebeto, Denilson, Romareo, Zizou, Ronaldo, Messi, Pirlo, Deco, Shakes, Tbeza Moloi, Lebese, Doctor, Steve Chippa, Leremi Moremi, Rivaldo, and now Tito, Appolis and Rele. We are blessed.” – @LikhetheDaiza

Goal difference will matter at some point

“Let’s get goals, so that when [Mamelodi] Sundowns disappoint, we will be ahead.” –  Smart! @JustZnje

Sebelebele robbed

“Sibelebele deserved this one [Man of the match], even Sibisi had a good game tonight.” – @MfundoCollen

Thanks, Ouaddou for being ruthless

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. Image – Pirates

“I’m so glad we moved away from that nonsense of taking the foot off the paddle when we supposed to kill teams. We must thank the coach for instilling a goalscoring mentality in everyone to score more goals.” – @Nkosinathi_99

Rele continues to shut his critics

“The more they talk nonsense about him, the most he shows them. Why OPFC fans call him the GOAT. They talk, he shuts them up.” @NjomaneWMV

$100m for Mofokeng

Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng

“At this point Mofokeng is worth 100M US dollars.” – @oom_Chris

“FIFA is still investigating how Mofokeng scores slow motion goals.” – BhutiWe Buccaneers

Mofokeng must sign for Sundowns

Rele Mofokeng celebrates with teammate

“So many useless goals by the boy. He must come to Sundowns and be familiar with scoring important goals.” @simphiwe_n54295

Mbatha & Nemtajela best midfield combo?

Thalenthe Mbatha afainst Golden Arrows
Thalenthe Mbatha afainst Golden Arrows

“With Mbatha and Nemtajela, we’re seeing more forward passes and we’re creating good chances. I think we should keep on using that combination. Makhaula can come around 70 mins.” – Philani Propat

We are chasing points not goals

Oswin Appollis, Rele Mofokeng and Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates
Oswin Appollis, Rele Mofokeng and Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates

“We are not chasing goals, we are chasing points. The league is not won by goals but points, you can score 100+ goals and still not make it. If you know what I mean.” – Matome Matome

“The Last time Chiefs scored five goals Majoro had dreadlocks.” – Sombhani Vutivi Threcia

“It’s okay even if Sundowns celebrate points. Pirates will celebrate goals. Chiefs will celebrate Nkota’s jersey.” – Nemo M. Browns

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Joel Oliver is a seasoned multimedia sports journalist with a rich background in covering diverse football stories and events in South Africa and beyond.
His extensive coverage spans subjects touching on the PSL, with a focus on the Big Three (Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs & Mamelodi Sundowns), Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana.