Mofokeng has been one of Pirates' standout players over the past two seasons, although he saw a dip in form this season before finding his feet again with a hat-trick in the recent 6-0 Betway Premiership 6-0 thrashing of TS Galaxy.
Mofokeng has been used in a variety of attacking positions by the Buccaneers but Broos feels his optimal role is behind the striker, where he can better control the game.
Bafana take on Panama at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday and at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday as part of their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.
"This season, little by little he has been coming (back)," explained the Bafana boss.
"He is also in a different position, more central, and I think that is the future for Rele.
"He can play on the wing against an opponent that is not strong. But against strong opponents, he is not a winger. He doesn't have the explosivity, the dribbling past a player down the line.
"His quality is his intelligence, giving good passes, using the spaces, that is what Rele is best at.
“He is coming to Bafana to play in that (central) position, not on the wing.”
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed recent reporting that Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Bongokuhle Hlongwane will be absent from Friday's international friendly with Panama.
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has welcomed the pressure that comes with performing in big games for his country.
Ime Okon says he's excited to be part of the Bafana Bafana set-up for their two upcoming friendly international matches with Panama.
After missing out previously due to injury, Ime Okon is embracing the chance to represent Bafana Bafana after earning a place in the final squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama.
