Jerry Sikhosana excited by Orlando Pirates youngster Relebohile Mofokeng

Mofokeng made his debut for Pirates towards the end of last season after being promoted from the club’s youth structures. 

Sikhosana says the 18-year-old has been impressive since making the step up to professional level.

"Yes, but if I had to single out one, everybody's talk now is [around] Mofokeng – the youngster who's just doing so wonderful," Sikhosana tols SABC Sport.

"But I don't want to put pressure on the young boy, he still has a long way to go. But if there's one outstanding player for me, not just because of superiority but just as a prominent player, it would be Mofokeng."

Sikhosana also urged the media to report carefully on young players like Mofokeng as pressure may get to their heads.

"As I said earlier on when I said, he’s an outstanding player. He’s still a youngster, so I don’t want this to get to his head and then people may say I’m praising him a lot and that put him under pressure," added the former Bafana Bafana forward.

"To me, it’s like he’s still doing fine, but I cannot say he’s exceptional. In terms of the media, you really need to look after these young kids and nurture them.

"Because we’ve lost a lot of youngsters that were talented because of peer pressure and being in the limelight for the wrong reasons, and then they crack and vanish.”

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