Magesi FC head coach Owen Da Gama believes that Bafana Bafana youngster Relebohile Mofokeng should already be playing in Europe.
Mofokeng continues to excel for both the national team and his club, Orlando Pirates, whenever given the opportunity.
His well-taken goal against Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday contributed to South Africa's 2-0 victory over their Group C opponent.
"I was at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, and it was a very good game. Lesotho is never an easy opponent, but we had a well-balanced team," Da Gama said, speaking to KickOff.
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"I was very impressed with the performance, especially from the young Mofokeng. He was exceptional.
"I can see that he will be playing overseas very soon, the sooner, the better. The earlier our players go overseas, the more they can mature and learn the game.
"He has the potential to play in England or the Spanish league. I prefer the Spanish league for him because he is technically very gifted, while the English game is more rugged.
"That's why many Brazilian players thrive in Spain, it suits their technical style. I truly believe that the sooner our players move abroad, the better it is for their development.
"I'm sure the chairman, Dr. Irvin Khoza, has plans for him, and he's getting playing time," he added.
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"I see Mofokeng becoming a legend in the future. He just needs to stay focused and maintain his discipline, and he will go very far.
"The biggest challenge for our players is discipline, once they become stars, it can go to their heads.
"So, he must remain grounded, keep his feet on the ground, work hard, and stay disciplined to achieve great success."