Relebohile Mofokeng explains tactical masterclass after Orlando Pirates beat AmaZulu

The 21-year-old midfielder was pivotal in the win at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday, earning his second consecutive Man of the Match award, and spoke to the club's media about the team's strategy against a determined AmaZulu side.

"The game was tough in the first half because they were playing a low block as they wanted to win, and a win would have sent them to second place," Mofokeng explained to the Pirates media team.

"They came with the mentality to win, but their aim was to sit deep and hit us on the counter."

Mofokeng added that identifying AmaZulu's game plan early was key to breaking them down.

"But we helped ourselves by spotting that. We managed to get that chance and scored," he said.

"When we scored in the first half, they opened up, and we were able to create more opportunities. I think it was a really tough game, but we got the three points, and we move forward."

The victory lifted Pirates to the summit of the league table, with Mofokeng again standing out as a driving force in midfield. His performance underlined his growing influence and importance to the team as they chase the Premiership title.

Following the win, Pirates will shift focus to their upcoming Nedbank Cup clash against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila, also at Moses Mabhida Stadium, on Saturday.

Mofokeng and his teammates will look to maintain momentum across competitions as the season enters a critical phase.