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eNCA
32 minutes ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Sundown's Ribeiro bags top honours
JOHANNESBURG - Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro completed a clean sweep at the annual Premier Soccer League awards, walking away with four top accolades. The Brazilian was named player of the season, players' player of the season and leading league scorer. He also won the goal of the season award. These honours come after the goal he scored against Borussia Dortmund was voted the best of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng walked away with the young player of the season award, while teammates, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Makhehleni Makhaula and Sipho Chaine took defender, midfielder and goalkeeper of the season, respectively. Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso was named coach of the season.
The South African
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Relebohile Mofokeng move to Al-Ettifaq may be blocked for now
Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng has once again been linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia, as per fresh reports from the Middle East. Sources point to Al-Ettifaq as the club showing serious intent in acquiring the 20-year-old sensation. According to Al-Midan Sports, the Saudi outfit is pushing for a deal and believes a move is imminent. However, there's a major snag standing in the way. The Saudi Pro League's foreign player regulations could derail the deal entirely. Clubs may only register two foreign players under the age of 21, and Al-Ettifaq already have both slots filled. Mohau Nkota (20), joined earlier this year from South Africa. Joao Costa (20), a Portuguese forward, currently sidelined with an ACL injury, expected to return in October. This complication overlaps with a key detail. Mofokeng turns 21 in October. If Al-Ettifaq proceed with the transfer before then, they would either need to deregister an existing U21 player or wait until Mofokeng becomes eligible outside the age-specific quota. Despite growing attention, Orlando Pirates have already rejected offers from clubs in Israel and the Netherlands, standing firm on keeping Mofokeng for now. He remains part of the Buccaneers' plans, named in their 34-man squad for the 2025/2026 season. The winger's blistering 2024/2025 campaign, featuring 12 goals and 15 assists, has positioned him as one of South Africa's brightest prospects. With the regulatory issue and rising interest from Europe and the Middle East, Al-Ettifaq must act fast or risk losing out entirely. Whether they opt to reshuffle their squad or delay the signing until Mofokeng's 21st birthday remains uncertain. As it stands, the situation hangs in the balance. But the buzz around Mofokeng only intensifies. Will the Bucs keep their rising star Relebohile Mofokeng, or will Saudi millions lure him away? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates reach agreement to sell superstar for R31 million
Orlando Pirates have reportedly received a multimillion rand offer for one of their top players. Weeks after selling rising star Mohau Nkota to Saudi Arabian top-flight side Al Ettifaq, another exit looms! According to the latest transfer reports, a R31 million offer has been tabled for Relebohile Mofokeng! READ MORE • More Orlando Pirates players to leave as Ouaddou wants to trim squad further! READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs handed golden opportunity to sign Djoumekou! A second Orlando Pirates star could join Al Ettifaq! Reports from Saudi Arabia claim the Saudi side have tabled a R31 million offer for Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng. Mofokeng has risen to stardom in South Africa at the tender age of 20-years-old. He already has 89 appearances to his name, scoring 18 goals. Now according to KickOff , an agreement between the two clubs has been reached! 'Relebohele Mofokeng, the South African Orlando Pirates player, is set to move to Al-Ettifaq after the two clubs agreed on terms,' – the publication citing Saudi Arabian sources stated. 'The sustainability committee's approval is pending before the official announcement. The transfer is valued at €1.5 million.' READ MORE • Orlando Pirates set their sights on another big-name signing! Do you think moving to Saudi Arabia is the right move for the Orlando Pirates star? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSL Awards winners revealed for 2024-25 season
PSL Awards winners revealed for 2024-25 season Under the bright lights of Tuesday's delayed ceremony, the Premier Soccer League finally celebrated its standout performers from the 2024/25 campaign. The evening carried special significance, having been postponed to accommodate Mamelodi Sundowns' historic Club World Cup participation - a tournament where they proudly flew the PSL flag as Africa's highest-ranked club. Dr. Irvin Khoza set the celebratory tone by presenting Sundowns with the prestigious Chairman's Award, recognizing their continental achievements. The Brazilians' triumph opened what became a night of surprises and emotional victories. Orlando Pirates' rising talent Relebohile Mofokeng experienced both joy and disappointment - claiming the MTN8 Last Man Standing honor while seeing the Nedbank Cup's Most Promising Player award go to teammate Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Elsewhere, Kaizer Chiefs' Pule Mmodi earned deserved recognition as Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament, and Elvis Chipezeze's Carling Knockout heroics secured him that competition's top individual prize. As the football community awaits announcements for remaining major categories - including the coveted Footballer of the Season - Tuesday's event successfully balanced celebration of team achievements with recognition of emerging talents. The ceremony's delayed scheduling ultimately created a perfect platform to honor both continental trailblazers and domestic standouts, showcasing the PSL's growing depth of quality across all competitions.
IOL News
19 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Orlando Pirates reach agreement to sell Rele Mofokeng to Saudi club
Saudi bound? Orlando Pirates have reportedly agreed on a fee to sell starlet Relebohile Mofokeng to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. Photo: Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Orlando Pirates and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq have reportedly reached an agreement over the sale of starlet Relebohile Mofokeng. According to KickOff, the deal for Mofokeng to move to the Middle Eastern club is close to being finalised after the two sides agreed on a €1.5 million (around R31 million) fee. "Relebohile Mofokeng, the South African Orlando Pirates player, is set to move to Al-Ettifaq after the two clubs agreed on terms," KickOff reported. "The Sustainability Committee's approval is pending before the official announcement. The transfer is valued at €1.5 million."
