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Mofokeng wins fourth Player of the Month award for Pirates
Relebohile Mofokeng has been awarded the Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for May, as voted by the fans.
The 21-year-old played a pivotal role in a highly successful season for the Buccaneers, contributing to two domestic cup titles and helping secure the Betway Premiership title.
He maintained his consistency throughout the final stretch of the league campaign, leading the team in chances created while wearing the Bucs colors in May. albergomalica.it
This stellar performance earned him another Orlando Pirates Player of the Month award, marking his fourth for the recently concluded season; he also received the accolade in December, February, and March.
Mofokeng may have played his last game for Pirates
In this voting process, “President yama-2000,” triumphed over tough competition from his teammates by securing 18% of the votes.
Kamogelo Sebelebele followed closely with 17%, while Patrick Maswanganyi garnered 16%. Defenders Lebone Seema and April winner Oswin Appollis each received 15%, highlighting the collective excellence that brought another Treble to the Soweto Giants.
Throughout the season, Mofokeng scored 11 goals and provided nine assists for the Buccaneers, marking his best year in the club’s colors. Having already won seven trophies with the team, it seems likely that this talented 21-year-old attacker will play abroad next season.
Mofokeng is one of the eight Pirates players in the Bafana Bafana squad to play in the FIFA World Cup. He is almost certain to get minutes and his performance will determine whether he moves to a big league or not.
Will Mofokeng impress at the World Cup?
Fans saddened as Soweto Derby hero Lebitso leaves Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates supporters have expressed their disappointment after the club confirmed the departure of fan favourite Thabiso Lebitso.
Lebitso’s exit forms part of the deal that sees Pirates secure the services of midfielder Mthetheli Mthiyane from Stellenbosch FC, with the hardworking full-back moving in the opposite direction as part of the player exchange agreement between the two clubs.
During his two-year stint at Pirates, Lebitso played a role in one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history.
Although injuries disrupted parts of his time at the club, he remained a popular figure among supporters thanks to his commitment, energy and never-say-die attitude, the club wrote in a statement.
One of his most memorable moments came in 2024 when he scored a stunning goal in Pirates’ thrilling 3-2 Soweto Derby victory over Kaizer Chiefs at a packed FNB Stadium.
The strike is widely regarded as one of the finest Pirates goals scored in the derby in recent years and ensured Lebitso’s place in the hearts of the Buccaneers faithful.
Following confirmation of his departure, many supporters took to social media to share their disappointment, with several believing the defender deserved more opportunities after struggling with injuries.
Lebitso leaves Pirates after two and a half years
One fan, @mingasPC, wrote: “Some decisions I disagree with the club. Disappointed to see him go. When he was injury-free, he was a massive asset for us at the back and always gave us great energy going forward. Wish him all the best at Stellies.
I still think he had a lot to offer this club, especially with his work rate down the flank. Go well, Lebitso.
A top professional who always gave his all. Tough to see him leave in a swap deal, but hope he gets the regular game time he deserves.”
Lebitso joined Pirates from Chippa United in January 2024 and immediately became a fan favourite.
Another supporter, @ian_mahlatse, said: “I’m not happy with this one. Thank you for all your dedication and the amazing energy you’ve brought to the club over the years.”
@SkayMajavula added: “You’ll always be remembered for the scorcher against Chiefs. All the best buddy.”
Meanwhile, @LedwabaRonald felt injuries ultimately prevented Lebitso from reaching his full potential at Pirates.
“This one hurts. Injuries have really interrupted his stay at Pirates. He was our solid number two before battling injuries.”
Did Pirates make a good decision?
Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over ‘lie’
LONDON, England, June 10, 2026 – Roy Keane has cleared the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with the pair having a “lovely chat” after he misquoted the Portuguese – which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane also implied Fernandes was prioritising individual accolades over the team’s success.
Fernandes broke the record for the most assists in a single Premier League season on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, setting up his 21st goal against Brighton.
Speaking on The Overlap podcast after the penultimate round of fixtures in May, Keane questioned Fernandes’ mindset and described him as being at the centre of a “circus act”.
He claimed the Portugal midfielder had said “I probably should have shot but I made them passes” in an interview following the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
Fernandes subsequently accused Keane of telling a “lie”, pointing out that his actual post-match comments were: “There were probably moments today when I should have passed instead of shot.
“I’m very happy for the assist, but more than that, I’m happy for the win and to finish the season on a high.”
Fernandes said he was keen to meet the former Manchester United captain to discuss the issue, with Keane revealing on Wednesday’s Stick to Football podcast that a “nice, mature conversation” had taken place.
“There was a reaction after what we said on the podcast a few weeks ago and he reached out to me and wanted a chat – I called him and we had a lovely chat,” Keane said.
“It was nice because when we do podcasts or games, sometimes you think you say something afterwards and you communicate something and it doesn’t come across properly, so people get upset and he said he wanted to talk to me. We had a nice, mature conversation.
“I like having boundaries with players. I don’t want to be speaking to players every few weeks or their agents, I don’t want to go down that road, but every now and then a player might reach out, so I think it was important I spoke to him.
“There has been lots going on and lots reported. He’s obviously a big player for United, I’m an ex-United player and I think the idea of this communicating and having a proper conversation, I really enjoyed it. Hopefully I think he did as well. Nice chat about a bit of everything and I felt better afterwards.”
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Transfert : Ewen Jaouen quitte le Stade de Reims pour Newcastle United
Newcastle United a officialisé ce mercredi la signature du gardien français Ewen Jaouen en provenance du Stade de Reims. Le portier de 20 ans s’est engagé sur le long terme avec les Magpies et franchit ainsi une étape importante dans sa jeune carrière.
Très convoité sur le marché des transferts, Ewen Jaouen sort d’une saison remarquable en Ligue 2. Lors de l’exercice 2025-2026, il a disputé 34 rencontres de championnat, réalisant 15 clean sheets et n’encaissant que 35 buts. Des performances qui ont attiré l’attention de plusieurs clubs européens avant que Newcastle United ne parvienne à obtenir sa signature.
Ewen Jaouen sur la pente ascendante
Formé à Guingamp, où il a effectué ses débuts professionnels, Ewen Jaouen avait rejoint le Stade de Reims à l’été 2023. Son parcours l’a ensuite conduit à Rodez lors de la seconde moitié de la saison 2023-2024 avant un prêt à l’USL Dunkerque en 2024-2025. Avec le club nordiste, il avait notamment participé à l’excellent parcours en Coupe de France, conclu par une demi-finale face au futur vainqueur, le Paris Saint-Germain.
Très enthousiaste à l’idée de rejoindre l’un des clubs les plus ambitieux de Premier League, le jeune gardien n’a pas caché sa joie : « Je suis vraiment ravi de devenir un joueur de Newcastle United. Lors de ma visite au centre d’entraînement, j’ai pu constater la passion qui anime chacun pour le club et leur travail, et j’ai tout de suite adoré l’ambiance. J’ai également eu l’occasion de visiter le stade, et il est immense. J’ai tellement entendu parler des supporters et de leur réputation d’être les meilleurs du pays. La passion qui anime toute la ville et l’ambiance à St James’ Park sont légendaires dans le monde du football, et j’ai hâte de vivre cela par moi-même et de devenir un vrai Geordie. »
Ewen Jaouen aspire à s’améliorer
Le Français a également évoqué les aspects de son jeu qu’il souhaite développer : « En tant que gardien de but, j’apprécie les duels et le jeu moderne, la relance depuis l’arrière et le contrôle du ballon au pied. Je souhaite maintenant progresser aux côtés de ces joueurs et de ce staff exceptionnels, prendre du plaisir à jouer au football et faire mes preuves sur le terrain. »
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