Record-Breaking Performance from Relebohile Mofokeng

In a thrilling start to Sunday’s game, Relebohile Mofokeng made history with an impressive feat: scoring two goals in the first five minutes of the match.

This stunning brace not only secured a 2-1 win for Orlando Pirates against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns but also set a new record for the earliest league brace by a Pirates player in PSL history.

Fastest Goals in PSL History

Mofokeng’s goals came in quick succession, with the 20-year-old netting both in just 4 minutes and 49 seconds.

This puts him second on the list for the fastest braces in PSL history, only 45 seconds behind Thamsanqa Gabuza, who scored twice in 4 minutes and 4 seconds for SuperSport United against TS Galaxy in January 2021.

Here’s a look at the top five earliest braces in PSL history:

4min 4 sec: Thamsanqa Gabuza (SuperSport United vs TS Galaxy) – January 2021
4min 49 sec: Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates vs Sundowns) – March 2025
6min: Geoffrey Massa (Tuks vs Free State Stars) – December 2023
7min: Shaun Permall (Ajax vs Bloem Celtic) – May 2001
7min: Thulani Ncube (Ajax vs Cape Town) – March 2000

Note that the early years of the PSL only recorded minutes, not seconds.

A Record-Breaking Brace Against the Champions

Mofokeng’s brace also marks the fifth time an Orlando Pirates player has scored twice against the defending PSL champions.

Not only that, but Mofokeng becomes the youngest player to do so, making his mark at just 20 years and 144 days old.

Here’s a list of the five Pirates players who’ve scored braces against defending champions, ranked by age:

20 years 144 days: Relebohile Mofokeng (March 2025 vs Sundowns)
21 years 196 days: Phumudzo Manyathela (March 2003 vs Santos)
24 years 51 days: Kermit Erasmus (August 2014 vs Sundowns)
24 years 332 days: Dumisa Ngobe (January 1998 vs Manning Rangers)
28 years 98 days: Augustine Mulenga (April 2018 vs Wits)

Climbing the Golden Boot Race

Thanks to his brace, Mofokeng has now tied for 12th place in the race for the Golden Boot this season, with a total of four goals.

It’s an exciting time for the young player, who continues to make waves in South African football.

Pirates Narrow the Gap at the Top

With this win, Orlando Pirates have reduced Mamelodi Sundowns’ lead at the top of the PSL standings to just 15 points.

The Pirates also have four matches in hand, giving them a solid chance to keep the pressure on the league leaders.

The PSL is currently on a break due to the FIFA international window, which runs until March 29.

What’s Next for Mofokeng and Pirates?

After such a standout performance, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Relebohile Mofokeng is the real deal.

His rising star and the Pirates’ pursuit of the top spot make for an exciting rest of the season.