Orlando Pirates News Today: Mbule can be POTY, Broos told about Rele mistake & more

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Here are the latest stories making headlines about Orlando Pirates in the last 24 hours, including Sipho Mbule tipped to hit greater heights and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos told about Relebohile Mofokeng mistake.

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Orlando Pirates’ Mbule can be POTY!

Orlando Pirates players celebrate Sipho Mbule's goal in the Nedbank Cup.
Orlando Pirates players celebrate Sipho Mbule’s goal in the Nedbank Cup. Photo: Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Teko Modise believes Sipho Mbule remains a player with immense untapped ability, describing him as someone who is still “bubbling under potential” and yet to fully reach the heights expected of him.

Mofokeng should have started ahead of Zwane

Bafana Bafana winger Relebohle Mofokeng in training - Image: SAFA
Bafana Bafana winger Relebohle Mofokeng in training – Image: SAFA

“I was not going to play Mshishi after Rele won player of the month”.

The boy is doing well, play him as a number 10.” Junior Khanye has made a plea to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to trust Relebohile Mofokeng ahead of what he called an ‘unfit’ Themba Zwane.

Soweto derby tickets sold out

Tickets for the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby tie between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are officially sold out.

This showdown will take place on Sunday, 26 April 2026.

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