{
  "id": 13661604,
  "title": "SECOND GENERATION: Relebohile Mofokeng’s father nearly benched his soccer ambitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/second-generation-relebohile-mofokengs-father-nearly-benched-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:41:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-11-relebohile-mofokengs-father-nearly-benched-his-soccer-ambitions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former footballer Sechaba Mofokeng once opposed his son Relebohile Mofokeng's soccer career, but the Bafana Bafana star's rapid rise has made him proud. Relebohile, shaped by the Safa School of Excellence, joined Orlando Pirates from that institution that produced players like Steven Pienaar and Bernard Parker. Sechaba, a former soccer player himself, initially discouraged his son from playing due to concerns about injuries and advised him to focus on education. However, Relebohile insisted on pursuing a professional career and was eventually given a chance by Pirates. His move to Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ahead of the 2026/27 season has amplified this impact. Relebohile is a role model for people, showcasing what can be achieved with talent, opportunity, discipline, and dedication. As a key player for the national team, he has contributed significantly to Bafana Bafana's successful start in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification campaign.",
  "summary": "Former footballer Sechaba Mofokeng once opposed his son’s soccer career, but the Bafana Bafana star’s rapid rise has made him proud.",
  "key_points": [
    "Relebohile Mofokeng faced father's opposition to soccer career.",
    "Sechaba Mofokeng, former player, initially discouraged son.",
    "Relebohile joined Orlando Pirates, later moved to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}