The story of rising soccer star Relebohile Mofokeng, who plays for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana, is one of a dream passed down through generations.

Sedibeng Ster reports that, according to his father, Sechaba, the young player is simply picking up right where his father left off on the pitch.

A legacy born in Sharpeville

Sechaba was a highly talented player from the Vaal region, turning out for local teams such as the now-defunct Evalasting FC and Transvaal X20 FC.

Starting on the dusty soccer grounds of Sharpeville, Sechaba never imagined his own journey would one day be continued by his son.

Like many young players in the region, Sechaba made the local sports pages when his Sharpeville-based team, Leeds, won the popular annual Pooe Festive Tournament, also known as the Kasi World Cup.

Climbing the ranks

His rise continued when he joined Esco Juventus FC and Umtata Liverpool FC in the Vodacom League, now known as the ABC Motsepe League.

Many fans still remember Sechaba for an incredible stunner of a goal he scored for Tembu Royals FC against Premier Soccer League side AmaZulu in the last 32 of the Nedbank Cup. The strike remains one of the competition’s best-remembered goals.

His trademark celebration is now used by Relebohile whenever he scores.

A father’s pride

In an exclusive interview with Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sechaba said watching Relebohile play is like looking in a mirror.

He expressed immense pride in his son, noting that Relebohile has already achieved more than he did at the same age and is further ahead in his career.

“Rele is going places because of the discipline and respect he has for everyone. Apart from scoring goals, he is such a good passer of the ball, always finding his teammates with those passes.”

Staying grounded

The proud father also shared that Relebohile remains grounded at home, still helping out with chores such as washing dishes, just as he did while growing up.

Sechaba also credited his wife for her constant support, recalling how she would watch his matches when he was still playing.

Giving back through coaching

Since retiring from the game, Sechaba has turned his attention to coaching, taking charge of Perfect Academy.

The team is currently second on the log, challenging for the Safa Sedibeng Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League title.

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