South African footballer Relebohile Mofokeng has made a significant impact in Belgium after joining Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Orlando Pirates on 2 July 2026. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder and left winger has quickly adapted to European football, delivering consistent contributions on the pitch. His move was completed for a reported €3.5 million, a South African record fee for a player sold from a domestic club.
Mofokeng’s impressive performance in the previous season with Orlando Pirates earned him recognition among the league’s top young talents. He played a central role in the club’s domestic treble, recording 10 goals and eight assists in 27 Betway Premiership appearances. His outstanding form led to him being considered one of the standout performers in South African football.
At Union SG, Mofokeng has made an immediate impact, scoring the decisive penalty in a shootout victory over Club Brugge to help the team lift the 2026 Belgian Super Cup. He has also scored three goals and provided one assist in his early appearances in the Belgian Pro League. Additionally, he marked his Uefa Europa League debut with a goal in a comfortable 3-0 win away to Viktoria Plzen.
Mofokeng’s versatility, operating as a left winger or in more central attacking roles, has given Union SG head coach David Hubert tactical options. The young South African’s work rate, technical quality, and clinical finishing have helped him stand out even in a competitive environment. Hubert has praised the strength of his squad and the healthy competition for places, highlighting Mofokeng’s rapid integration.
Union SG have enjoyed a strong run of results, climbing towards the top of the Belgian Pro League table while balancing European commitments. Mofokeng has contributed regularly, forcing his way into regular starts under Hubert. His early displays suggest that his ambition to develop further and compete for trophies with the team is already being realised.
National team coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled Mofokeng to the Bafana Bafana squad, noting the player’s adaptability and scoring form in a higher league. With Union SG competing on multiple fronts and Mofokeng contributing regularly, South African fans have every reason to be optimistic about his European journey.
At just 21 and with a Transfermarkt valuation of €3 million already under his belt, Mofokeng is proving that the step up from the PSL was the right one. His rapid adaptation, goal contributions, and ability to perform under pressure indicate a bright future ahead in Belgium and potentially at even higher levels of European football.
Key points
- Relebohile Mofokeng transferred to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for a reported €3.5 million, a South African record fee.
- Mofokeng has contributed four goals and one assist across competitions in a short space of time.
- National team coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled Mofokeng to the Bafana Bafana squad.
