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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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?
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“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
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“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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