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There is one sport that exudes enthusiasm and camaraderie in South Africa: soccer. At the helm of the current fandom, and a name chanted by many an Orlando Pirates fan, is Relebohile Mofokeng.
Even at the young age of 21, Mofokeng has outgrown the ‘one for the future’ tag and now stands as one of the Premier Soccer League’s headline attractions.
Hailing from Sharpeville in Vereeniging, Mofokeng quickly established himself as one of South Africa’s most exciting young football talents, not only for his technical ability but also for his confidence on the field.
In South Africa he’s been forgotten, the youngsters don’t even know who is he. In Copenhagen he’s hero worshipped. Hundreds of fans line up to get autograph. We can do better as a country.