Orlando Pirates Young Striker Injury Update
Orlando Pirates’ promising young striker, Relebohile Mofokeng, remains sidelined due to an injury that has kept him out of recent matches. The 19-year-old forward, who has shown great potential this season, sustained a muscle strain during training, which has delayed his return to action.
Pirates’ medical team has been closely monitoring Mofokeng’s recovery, and while the injury is not deemed severe, the club is taking a cautious approach to ensure he heals fully before rejoining the squad. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro provided an update, saying, “Relebohile is making progress, but we don’t want to rush his return. His health and long-term fitness are our priority, and we hope to have him back soon.”
Mofokeng’s absence has been a blow to the Pirates, as his pace and ability to create scoring opportunities have been key assets to the team’s attack. The young striker had been gaining confidence with every game, making significant contributions off the bench and occasionally in the starting lineup.
The club has not set a definitive timeline for Mofokeng’s return, but he is expected to be back on the field in the coming weeks, depending on how well he responds to treatment. Pirates fans will be eagerly awaiting his comeback as the team navigates a busy schedule in both domestic league and cup competitions.
In the meantime, the Pirates will rely on their other attacking options to fill the void left by Mofokeng’s injury, with hopes that the young star will be fit and firing soon.