Relebohile Mofokeng has been included in the Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Head coach Hugo Broos praised the 19-year-old Orlando Pirates starlet's consistent performances
South Africa will play against Nigeria and Zimbabwe in very crucial clashes on June 7 and June 11

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Bafana coach. Hugo Broos. has included promising young talent, Relebohile Mofokeng, in the national team's 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

The 19-year-old Orlando Pirates sensation has been making waves in the DSTv Premiership, earning a nomination for the Young Player of the Season award

Broos has been closely monitoring Mofokeng's progress and believes the time is right to give the youngster a chance to showcase his abilities on the international stage after an impressive campaign with the Buccaneers.

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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates in a past PSL match vs Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on March 9, 2024. Photo: Phill Magakoe. — Orlando Pirates' South African forward Relebohile Mofokeng shields the ball during the PSL match against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on March 9, 2024. Photo: Phill Magakoe.
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The Belgian tactician praised Mofokeng's consistent performances, noting that the midfielder has not experienced any significant dips in form and consistently delivers both in attack and defence.

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"He has something you can't explain but is always there. He is not only doing his offensive work his also doing defensive work. We not asking for defending and tackling no, positioning he is good," Broos told SABC Sport, as reported by iDiski Times.

Mofokeng's journey to the national side has been rapid. The Sharpeville-born talent joined the Pirates youth setup in 2022 before being promoted to the first team last year. In the 2022/23 season, he played in 37 matches across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing six assists.

Broos believes Mofokeng's inclusion in the national team setup will provide the youngster with invaluable international experience, even if he may not be a regular starter in the initial stages.

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Per AfrikFoot, Bafana will face off Nigeria on June 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, followed by a clash against Zimbabwe on June 11 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.