The awards keep rolling in for South African football’s golden boy. Orlando Pirates’ sensational wunderkind, Relebohile Mofokeng, has been officially voted the Buccaneers’ Player of the Month for May 2026.
Affectionately dubbed the “President yama-2000” by the Sea Robbers faithful, the 21-year-old attacker capped off a historic domestic campaign by edging out stiff internal competition to secure his fourth monthly club accolade of the recently concluded season. Mofokeng previously walked away with the crown in December, February, and March.
A Treble-Winning Campaign of Pure Dominance
Mofokeng’s masterclass in May was the driving force behind the Buccaneers’ unforgettable charge toward another legendary Treble. The young playmaker led Orlando Pirates in chances created during the final stretch, helping the Soweto Giants secure:
- The Betway Premiership Title
- Two Crucial Domestic Cup Crowns
With a spectacular personal return of 11 goals and 9 assists over the course of the season, Mofokeng has now amassed an astonishing seven trophies early in his career with the Ghost.
Is Europe Calling After the World Cup?
The biggest question hanging over May’s Player of the Month is whether he has already laced up his boots for the Buccaneers for the final time.
Mofokeng is currently in Mexico City as one of the eight influential Orlando Pirates players selected for Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad. With South Africa set to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico on Thursday, the global showpiece acts as the ultimate audition. A stellar performance on the world stage will almost certainly trigger a massive multi-million-rand European transfer ahead of next season.
