The number 10 jersey is a fabled thing in the beautiful game. Jomo Sono wore the jersey with distinction at Orlando Pirates for half a decade, and now there’s a new candidate.Relebohile Mofokeng has been a revelation for Pirates this season, excelling off the left-hand side of an attacking midfield trio behind Tshegofatso Mabasa. Originally a number 10, he’s shown his technical level and ability to adapt to different systems and game states. This form has alerted some big European suitors.
15-goal Tshegofatso Mabasa, strangely, is not in the group. Steve Lekolea tried on his number 10 jersey but nobody can do it like Jomo. More recently, Vincent Pule had a short spell with the jersey in 2020/21 but the number 10 has become more or less extinct. There has been some fan clamour for it to be given to . To bestow an honour of this magnitude on the player could be seen as a burden but supporters believe Mofokeng can carry it on his shoulders.