Mokwena hopes Mofokeng and a ‘golden generation’ can lead Bafana to AFCON glory
'Hopefully this is the group that can give us our second AFCON,' said the former Pirates and Sundowns coach.
Rulani Mokwena, the Pyramids FC head coach, believes Relebohile Mofokeng can lead a new generation of South African footballers to success in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mofokeng has had a remarkable debut season for both his club, Union St Gilloise, and the national team. Mokwena recently spoke to the South African Football Journalists Association, praising Mofokeng's progress and the development of other young talents in South African football.
He highlighted players like Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Puso Dithejane, Olwethu Makhanya, and fellow Belgian-based player Shandre Campbell as part of the "golden generation." Mokwena emphasized the importance of nurturing these players in the PSL, as the league's quality is attracting interest from major leagues like the MLS. He revealed that when he coached Mofokeng at Mamelodi Sundowns, he recognized the 21-year-old's potential to be a crucial player in South Africa's squad.
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