| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Relebohile Mofokeng | ||
| Birth name | Relebohile Ratomo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Sharpeville, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder/Left Wing | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando Pirates | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Transnet School of Excellence | |||
| 2021–2023 | Orlando Pirates | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Orlando Pirates | 56 | (9) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | South Africa U20 | 5 | (2) |
| 2024– | South Africa | 6 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 August 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21 March 2025 | |||
Relebohile Mofokeng (né Ratomo; born 23 October 2004) is a South African professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team.[3][4] He is regarded as one of the best players in South Africa.[5]
Club career
[edit]Mofokeng progressed through the Transnet School of Excellence, before a transfer arrangement between South African Premier Division sides Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates was met, with Mofokeng joining Orlando Pirates and teammate Siyabonga Mabena joining the Mamelodi Sundowns.[6] Mofokeng integrated well into the academy of Orlando Pirates, impressing with the reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge, and being invited to train with the first team.[7]
Having featured on the bench four times, he was given his first start for the club in a DStv Premiership game against Royal AM on 3 May 2023. Following a mistake by Royal AM's Mozambiquan player Domingues, Mofokeng's shot deflected off Domingues into the back of the net. However, the goal was given as an own-goal, as the initial shot was not on target.[8] In only his second game for the club, he notched a goal and an assist in a 4–0 win against AmaZulu.[9]
International career
[edit]Youth
[edit]Mofokeng represented South Africa at the 2022 COSAFA U-20 Cup, scoring twice in five appearances.[8]
Senior
[edit]He received his first senior national team call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to be played in June 2024 against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Mofokeng made his debut against the latter on 11 June 2024 at the Free State Stadium. He substituted Oswin Appollis in added time, as South Africa won 3–1.[10] Mofokeng scored his first goal for South Africa against Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[11]
Style of play
[edit]Mofokeng is seen by many South Africans as the future of the nation. Known for his composure added with his fantastic dribbling and playmaking ability making him one of the best South African players at the time at his young age.[12] He is mostly known for being a clutch player and a big game player. He has stated many times that his favourite player is Thembinkosi Lorch.
Personal life
[edit]He is the brother of Letlotlo Tshepiso Ncube, the time of his move to the Orlando Pirates, he had been using his mother's last name, Ratomo, as his parents were not yet married.[13] Three weeks after his registration with the club, he changed his last name legally to Mofokeng - the last name of his father, and former footballer, Sechaba Mofokeng - and this would be his official name ahead of the 2023–24 season.[13] This name change was confirmed by the Orlando Pirates on 4 August 2023.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of 12 June 2023[15]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Orlando Pirates | 2022–23 | DStv Premiership | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | DStv Premiership | 26 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 5 | |
| 2024–25 | Betway Premiership | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Career total | 54 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 89 | 18 | ||
International
[edit]- As of match played 25 March 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 6 | 1 | |
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 March 2025 | Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa |  Lesotho
|
1–0 | 2-0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) |
Honours
[edit]Orlando Pirates
- Nedbank Cup: 2023–24
- MTN 8: 2023–24, 2024–25
Individual
- South African Premiership Young Player of the Season: 2024 [16]
- Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player of the Tournament: 2024 [17]
References
[edit]- ^ Munyai, Ofhani (4 August 2023). "Orlando Pirates star changes his surname". farpost.co.za. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ Relebohile Mofokeng at WorldFootball.net
- ^ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-06-03-bucs-hero-mofokeng-vows-to-stay-grounded/
- ^ https://www.orlandopiratesfc.com/team/forwards/relebohile-mofokeng/
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi. "EXCLUSIVE: Junior Khanye: Mofokeng is pure talent!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Sang, Kiplagat (7 December 2022). "Mabena: How Orlando Pirates-Mamelodi Sundowns transfer tug-of-war over Bafana Bafana youngster was resolved". goal.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Pirates sensational striker Ratomo will not be rushed". citizen.co.za. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Gumede, Michaelson (3 May 2023). "Orlando Pirates exciting youngster Ratomo shines on PSL debut". goal.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Dindi, Sithembiso (22 May 2023). "Jose Riveiro pleads for patience for Pirates' 17-year-old sensation Ratomo". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "South Africa v Zimbabwe game report". ESPN. 11 June 2024.
- ^ Reporter, KO Staff. "Broos has his say on Mofokeng's first Bafana goal". Kickoff. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Orlando Pirates stars Sipho Chaine, Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswangani stand out in PSL Awards | Goal.com South Africa". Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ a b Faver, Delmain (16 May 2023). "Pirates Teen Sensation To Undergo Name Change". snl24.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "New season, new numbers". orlandopiratesfc.com. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ Relebohile Mofokeng at Soccerway
- ^ "Maswanganyi and Williams dominate 2023/24 PSL Awards". www.psl.co.za. 23 August 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Orlando Pirates stars Sipho Chaine, Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswangani stand out in PSL Awards | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.