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He has that mindset that he wants to play in Europe, in a biggest stage, and it’s gonna help him and the country.

— Mark Mayambela

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Source: Orlando Pirates legend Mark Mayambela tips Emile Witbooi to eclipse Bafana Bafana sensation Relebohile Mofokeng - 'He can surpass Rele',7 July 2026, GOAL, Sinolweto Tompela
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I think also, I don’t think he’s gonna play in the PSL, I think he’s gonna go to Europe

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