Jose Riveiro Confident Relebohile Mofokeng Will Regain His Form

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has backed Relebohile Mofokeng to recover his form after a period marked by injuries, reduced minutes and questions about confidence. Riveiro spoke in Johannesburg during a Carling Knockout and Carling Cup Campaign Media Update ahead of the final between Pirates and Marumo Gallants on December 6.

Mofokeng thrived under Riveiro at Pirates. His rise made him one of the most watched young players in South Africa. This season brought a different picture. You saw fewer appearances, fitness problems and uncertainty around his impact. His exclusion from the recent Bafana Bafana squad added more pressure. Many supporters want to know if he will return to the level he showed last year.

Riveiro responded to concerns with calm. He noted that fluctuations in form happen to every player. He added that Mofokeng has the maturity to handle the challenge. He said he believes the young attacker will find his rhythm again.

He highlighted that Mofokeng’s quality often makes strong performances look simple. He added that this expectation can make any dip seem larger than it is. Riveiro remained confident that Mofokeng will return to scoring, assisting and influencing matches.

The Carling Knockout Cup final arrives at a key moment. Mofokeng is recovering from injury and working to regain sharpness. The match could offer him a chance to show progress. South African football supporters will watch closely to see if he can reclaim his place as one of the country’s promising young talents.