SEDIBENG.- The second annual Relebohile Mofokeng Soccer Tournament is scheduled to kick off at the James/Pepsi ground in Sharpeville this weekend.

Hosted by the Relebohile Mofokeng Foundation, the event aims to give back to the community through sports.

Not everyone anticipated he would become a household name.

The Orlando Pirates forward started his own amateur football career on these very dusty grounds in Sharpeville long before the world witnessed his talent. While not everyone anticipated he would become a household name when he first started, the young star is now the talk of the football world following his impressive Fifa World Cup 2026 debut against Czechia.

The tournament caters to junior teams at U13, U15, and U17 levels, as well as seniors, masters, and women’s football teams.

Mofokeng launched his foundation last year at an event attended by the who’s who of the sporting world. Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs favourite Dr Doctor Khumalo was among the notable faces who honoured the invitation.

The competition gives local youngsters a valuable platform to showcase their talent against each other.

Before that launch, a hive of activities was organised in conjunction with FARPost Media, including soccer coaching clinics for local youngsters and school children, alongside workshops for coaches.

Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Relebohile’s father Sechaba Mofokeng confirmed that the tournament is expected to start this weekend. The competition gives local youngsters a valuable platform to showcase their talent against each other. When the tournament begins, Mofokeng will still be in Mexico representing his country in the world cup, leaving his parents responsible for running the event.

Meanwhile, the official draw for the tournament was due to be conducted on Monday.