Bucs in Spain! Mofokeng Buzzes Ahead of Pirates' Pre-Season Clash!
Orlando Pirates are gearing up for the 2025/26 season with a rigorous pre-season camp in Marbella, Spain. Star player Relebohile Mofokeng has expressed his excitement about returning to the pitch after a short break.
The team, under the guidance of Abdeslam Ouaddou, wasted no time getting down to business upon arrival in Spain. They landed at Málaga International Airport and quickly settled into their base in Marbella, a coastal city known for its excellent training facilities.
Mofokeng: 'Football is Back, We're Back!'
Mofokeng, a key player for the Buccaneers last season, shared his enthusiasm with SuperSportBET, saying, "I feel alive. Football is back, we're back, so that brings back my life. The rest was short, but then it's work, what can we say? We have to get going." His sentiment reflects the team's eagerness to prepare for a demanding season.
The young midfielder played extensively last season, appearing in 49 matches across all competitions and missing only two league games. This highlights his importance to the Pirates squad.
Intense Training and Acclimatisation
Pirates' head of performance, Ruan Rust, provided insights into the team's training regime. "We finished our first full training session for pre-season. We had a nice small-sided day focusing on some insensitive actions after a very good flush yesterday evening," Rust explained.
He also emphasized the importance of hydration due to the warm and humid conditions in Spain. "The conditions here are nice and warm, the humidity really setting in, so hydration is paramount for the guys to make sure they acclimatise as quickly as possible."
Friendly Match Against Bolton Wanderers
The MTN8 defending champions will face English lower-tier side Bolton Wanderers in a friendly match on Friday at 11:00 (SA time). This match will be a crucial test of their pre-season preparations and a chance for Ouaddou to assess his squad's readiness.
With new signings potentially on the horizon, as suggested by TS Galaxy's confirmation of a player departure spotted in Spain, the Buccaneers are aiming to build a formidable team for the upcoming season.