Former Baroka FC head coach Kgoloko Thobejane has shared his expectations for Kabelo Kgositsile, who is reportedly set to join Orlando Pirates.
Although the deal is not finalized yet, Baroka FC has agreed to sell the 21-year-old midfielder to the Buccaneers at the end of the current season.
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Thobejane believes it would be a mistake to compare Kgositsile to Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng.
"Kgositsile is my boy; he comes from my mentorship and is from around Lephalale," Thobejane tells KickOff.
"It would be great for him to join a team like Orlando Pirates. I was the one who signed him for Baroka in 2021 when I was there. I'm telling you, that boy is more than ready for the PSL.
"He is a skilled dribbler, has great passing ability, and possesses an excellent football brain. He's very clever in attack and will fit in perfectly at Pirates. They must pursue him; he is still young, having been born in 2004.
"However, you cannot compare him to Mofokeng. In South Africa, you shouldn't compare anyone to Mofokeng.
"Instead, compare Mofokeng to players like Lamine Yamal; his football intelligence is extraordinary. He is truly a genius.
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"As Mofokeng's coach, you should expect to see something new from him every time he plays. Players of Mofokeng's caliber don't need coaching; you just put them on the field and let them express themselves.
"This idea of coaching applies to players who struggle to play. You cannot coach someone like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo; for them, it comes naturally.
"You also can't coach Mohau Nkota to score goals; that's his speciality."