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Relebohile Mofokeng, one of South African football’s most exciting young talents, continues to generate global transfer speculation following a standout 2024/25 campaign with the Orlando Pirates, where he scored 12 goals and provided 15 assists[1]. Reports have intensified around a possible move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq, with the Saudi club having reportedly made an improved bid of R31 million for the 20-year-old winger[3][7].

However, progress on the transfer has been complicated by Saudi Pro League regulations, which permit only two foreign players under the age of 21 per club. Al-Ettifaq already have their quota filled, meaning Mofokeng would either have to wait until after turning 21 in October 2025 or displace one of the incumbent U21 foreigners if the club wishes to complete his registration before then[1]. His 21st birthday falling in October heightens the uncertainty around the timing of any move.

Besides Saudi interest, Mofokeng is also on the radar of clubs in the Netherlands and Israel, with PSV Eindhoven rumored to have made a substantial offer exceeding R100 million—though the Orlando Pirates have formally denied receiving a R120 million bid from PSV[5]. Similarly, Al-Midan Sports in Saudi Arabia describes a move to Ettifaq as “imminent,” while Orlando Pirates have named Mofokeng in their official 34-man squad for the 2025/26 season, leaving his future undecided[1].

In addition to transfer speculation, Mofokeng remains a central figure in South African football. He played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June 2024 and has been recognized with several honors, including South African Premiership Young Player of the Season (2024) and Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player (2024, 2023/24 winner with Pirates)[2][4]. The Sharpeville-born forward progressed through the SAFA-Transnet School of Excellence and has become a regular starter for Orlando Pirates since his breakthrough in the 2022/23 season[2][6].

Despite rumors of bids and ongoing talks, neither the club nor player has confirmed an exit, and as of the 2025/26 campaign, Relebohile Mofokeng is officially part of the Orlando Pirates squad awaiting further developments[1][6].

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