Maswanganyi reveals English Premier League club Mofokeng must join

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswangani has backed Relebohile Mofokeng to become a major success in Europe.

Mofokeng and Maswanganyi played together at Pirates for three years before both of them left at the end of last season for Belgium and Bahrain respectively.

Tito, as he is popularly known, is delighted by how Rele has started life at Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, where he has five goals and four assists in 17 games, and is tipping him to get even better.

Tito in awe of Rele’s immense qualities

“I think when I got to Pirates, Rele was already in the first team because he had played games before I came to Orlando Pirates,” he told South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) as quoted by Soccer Laduma.

“I would say for me playing with him, it was very amazing, and you know I’ve always enjoyed seeing him on the ball.

“You know, from training, he’s been great, and from what he’s achieved, it’s a very big thing for his age. I think he’s someone who’s been humble, someone who listens and someone who knows what to do with the ball.

“He’s a great footballer, and I believe that he is going to be something big for South Africa, and I think he’s in the right place,” added Maswanganyi.

Maswanganyi’s EPL wish for Mofokeng

As Mofokeng continues to impress in Europe, he has been reported to be on the radar of German, French and English teams but Maswanganyi wants him to join a particular Premier League team were he to move to England.

“And I’ve also told him not to sign for any team other than Arsenal because we need him at Arsenal,” he affirmed.

Mofokeng and Maswanganyi enjoyed success at Pirates, winning four trophies under Jose Riveiro before a treble with the current coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, last season, including the Betway Premiership title.