Orlando Pirates FC legend Mark Mayambela has sparked a massive debate by claiming that teenage sensation Emile Witbooi is destined to surpass the Sea Robbers' golden boy Relebohile Mofokeng. The former Buccaneers playmaker insists the Cape Town City starlet is a 'special talent' the likes of which the domestic game rarely witnesses. Mayambela, who coached Witbooi a few moments, saw him at training, and saw him during games, believes Witbooi's technical ceiling might actually be higher than that of the Buccaneers' fan favourite. 'For me, I know it's gonna sound not so great to many people, I think he can surpass Rele in terms of ability, talent and in terms of the brain of football,' Mayambela said during an interview with SNAWA on Metro FM. Witbooi spent the past season honing his craft in the Premier Soccer League second tier, despite the change in competitive surroundings, his stock remains incredibly high among those who have worked closely with him on the training pitch. Mayambela's comments have sparked a massive debate among football fans and experts, with many questioning whether Witbooi can indeed surpass Mofokeng's abilities and talent. The rise of Relebohile Mofokeng has been the story of the last few seasons in South African football, with the Orlando Pirates youngster established as the poster boy for the next generation of Bafana Bafana talent. However, with Mayambela's bold prediction, the spotlight is now on Emile Witbooi, and whether he can live up to the legend's expectations.