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IOL News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Lucas Radebe backs Relebohile Mofokeng's potential overseas transfer from Orlando Pirates
Lucas Radebe supports Relebohile Mofokeng's potential overseas transfer from Orlando Pirates, emphasising the importance of early development in Europe for South African football talents. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media However, the move to Israel appears less likely due to the conflict in the Middle East. Radebe, though, said Mofokeng's main aim should be to play overseas as soon as possible. The winger has been rumoured to have attracted interest from Major Soccer League outfit FC Cincinnati recently, with Israeli sides Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv also in the conversation. At 20, Mofokeng is one of the hottest prospects in South African football after two stellar seasons for Pirates. Bafana Bafana and Leeds legend Lucas Radebe believes Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng should not hesitate if he gets the chance to ply his trade abroad. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Radebe Advocates for Relebohile's Early Move to Europe for Development 'I think he's ready (to go to Europe). You don't need five or ten seasons in the PSL to be ready. He's had two great seasons already,' Radebe told iDiski Times. 'That's enough to show his potential. From here, it's all about development – and that's where Europe can play a big role.' Radebe cited some Kaizer Chiefs legends as examples of players who could have benefited from a move outside SA. 'Players like Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, and even Itumeleng Khune – they all had the quality to play abroad earlier,' Radebe added. 'But staying at one club or in the PSL too long doesn't always help their growth. That's why I believe our top talents must go as young as they can. Relebohile is at that stage now.' Meanwhile, it's been almost a month since it first emerged that Orlando Pirates player Monnapule Saleng could be making a move to Kaizer Chiefs, and the lack of updates does not bode well. Saleng is still contracted to Pirates until 2027, but has not featured for the club since December. The 27-year-old, according to reports, is believed to have been absent from the field due to a salary dispute. However, since there has been no official word from Pirates, the rumours continue to swirl. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Valakari decides against Essel recall'
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has decided against triggering a clause to recall Aaron Essel and the 19-year-old Ghana midfielder will remain on loan to North Texas in the Major Soccer League's third tier until October. (The Courier) Adam Emslie is set to knock back the chance to remain in the Scottish Premiership with promoted Livingston, having also had interest from St Johnstone, with the Aberdeen midfielder preferring a move to Ross County on a two-year contract in a transfer that includes a number of add-ons and future incentives. (Daily Record) Advertisement Adam Emslie is wanted on a permanent transfer by Ross County, but they face competition from a host of clubs and the winger could yet remain with Aberdeen. (Press & Journal) Derry City have agreed to end Paul McMullan's contract six months early as the Scottish winger wants a return home and Ayr United, Raith Rovers and St Johnstone are all interested in the 29-year-old. (Daily Record) Read Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
IOL News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Could Rele Mofokeng be heading to America? FC Cincinnati enter race for Orlando Pirates star
Rele on the move? Major Soccer League club FC Cincinnati have joined the race to sign Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng. Photo: BackpagePix Major Soccer League outfit FC Cincinnati have reportedly become the latest club to register an interest in signing Orlando Pirates' 20-year-old sensation Relebohile Mofokeng. According to Soccer Laduma, the American club has become a serious contender for the services of Mofokeng, who is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects to come out of South Africa in a long time. This follows news that Israeli clubs Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv are also interested. Last week, it was reported that Maccabi Haifa had approached Pirates to enquire about the player and were told they needed to cough up R31 million. However, with the volatile situation in the Middle East, Mofokeng is unlikely to make the move, leaving the United States as a strong possibility.
Global News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Whitecaps top Messi, Inter Miami 2-0 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup semis
Lionel Messi was the headliner but the Vancouver Whitecaps used grit and desire to steal the show. Striker Brian White scored in the 24th minute and midfielder Sebastian Berhalter sealed the win with a goal in the 84th as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Messi's Inter Miami CF 2-0 Thursday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal. All week the talk was about how bright Messi might shine in Vancouver, but he was overshadowed by the Whitecaps' determination. 1:47 Vancouver Whitecaps prepare for sold-out match vs. Inter Miami and Lionel Messi 'It's always been our identity,' Berhalter said after the game. 'We know we're good players. We just want to go out there and win. Story continues below advertisement 'That's been our motto the whole season, sticking together. Whatever happens, we have each other's back.' Many in the record crowd of 53,837 at BC Place Stadium came to watch Messi. They weren't disappointed when the Argentine superstar played the entire match. Joining him in the star-studded kickoff was Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, forward Luis Suarez of Uruguay and defender Jordi Alba from Spain. Despite Miami's star power, it was White who earned one of the loudest roars from the crowd when he headed a pass from midfielder Pedro Vite past Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari. It was the striker's 10th goal across all competitions this season and fourth of the tournament. Berhalter salted the game away after forward Jayden Nelson slipped a pass across the front of the Miami net. Berhalter banged a shot into the upper corner of the goal. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen was pleased with the outcome but wasn't happy with the process. 1:53 No more missing Messi? 'We created some good chances but overall our play lacked some,' he said. 'The result was amazing. We had to defend more than we had anticipated (but) I think everybody leaned on each other and helped out in a difficult game.' Story continues below advertisement Maimi coach Javier Mascherano knows his team has dug itself into a hole heading into Wednesday's second game of the series at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 'They deserved to win,' said Mascherano. 'We will try to analyze it in the next days to see what happened and try to change. 'We will try to come back. It's difficult but it's not impossible.' The series winner will advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final against either Cruz Azul or Tigres UNAL on June 1. The crowd was the largest of the Whitecaps Major Soccer League era and third largest in team history. Messi disappointed many fans when he didn't travel to Vancouver last year for Miami's regular-season MLS game against the Whitecaps. That could explain the mixture of cheers and boos when ever he touched the ball. 4:59 Whitecaps strong start to season, Concacaf matchup with Miami The reigning MLS MVP produced some oohs in the 11th minute when he took the ball, made a couple smooth moves around defenders, then sent a long pass to the corner of the net that was deflected away by a Whitecaps header. Story continues below advertisement Messi threatened in the 18th minute. He weaved through the defence then took sharp angle shot from the corner of the net that was stopped, then cleared by defender Ranko Veselinovic. He had another shot in the 36th minute, blasting a ball from outside the box through a crowd that Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stopped. Later in the first half, Messi and Vancouver midfielder Andres Cubas looked to exchange words. The Whitecaps controlled most of the first half, but Miami found their legs in the second. Despite creating plenty of pressure the Whitecaps defenders weathered the storm and were rewarded with Berhalter's goal. 'Our back line was incredible,' said Berhalter. 'These guys have been solid all year. It was a good team performance.' 5:00 Whitecaps eye PNE grounds for possible site of new stadium The Whitecaps head to Miami with a huge advantage but Berhalter knows it's not an insurmountable lead. Story continues below advertisement 'We've just got to keep playing the way we're playing,' he said. 'We can't sit back. We're going to be aggressive and still go get our goals.' The Whitecaps reached the tournament semifinals back in 2017. Vancouver advanced to the semifinal by defeating Pumas UNAM 3-3 on aggregate score on away goals. Miami defeated LAFC 3-2 on aggregate goals. The CONCACAF Champions Cup features the best teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean to crown a regional champion and to qualify for the next FIFA Club World Cup.
BBC News
13-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Barnsley sign US international Lewis
Barnsley have signed winger Jonathan Lewis until the end of the 27-year-old has played all of his senior career in the United States with 175 Major Soccer League appearances before departing Colorado Rapids in January .The US international - who has won eight caps - has previously spent time in the English football system, having spent a brief amount of time at Bradford City's academy."I'm excited to be here. I'm already ready for the matches to come up and just try to help the team to get into the play-offs. I'm excited for it all," Lewis told the club's website, external."To be with a top club in League One, be able to compete for the play-off spots and be able to compete with big clubs in this league - I'm excited about that."
