Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given his verdict on the club's two youngsters who have enjoyed an impressive season with regular game time and top performances.
The Buccaneers ended the 2023/24 campaign in style after winning the Nedbank Cup, beating rivals Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a thrilling final on Saturday at Mbombela Stadium.
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Relebohile Mofokeng was the hero for the Soweto giants with his stunning winning goal in the closing stages of the match after it looked like the fixture was heading for extra time with the score at 1-1.
Riveiro has praised Mofokeng, as well as teammate Thalente Mbatha for their improving performances.
"Well, I'm sure for Rele it was a very important moment, coming from the bench and scoring a goal when the time was (almost) over, to help us to lift one more trophy. Just like with Talent (Thelente Mbatha), fantastic stats in this level and improving week after week, and I hope that you notice that. He (Mofokeng) is getting really complete as a football player and the future looks bright for him," said Riveiro, speaking to journalists.
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"I just hope that he can continue in the pace that he is right now, how humble he is, how much he is trying to get more complete, and that's why he is where he is. That's why the national team coach (Hugo Broos) is also getting attracted by his quality. But same as Talent, he can only improve because he is smart and he is skillful and he loves to play football," the coach said.
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