Relebohile Mofokeng scores for Union St Gilloise in Europa League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Relebohile Mofokeng has quickly adapted to European football, scoring four goals in his first eight games for Union St Gilloise. The 21-year-old former Orlando Pirates player netted his first goal in European competition during a match against Viktoria Plzen. Mofokeng, who plays in an attacking midfield role, is expected to attract attention from top clubs if he maintains his performance level. His success could encourage more South African players to pursue opportunities abroad in European leagues.
- •Mofokeng joined Union St Gilloise after over 100 matches with Orlando Pirates.
- •He has scored four goals in eight appearances in the Belgian Pro League.
- •Mofokeng's first European goal came against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
- •Success may lead to higher visibility for South African players in Europe.
- •Fellow South African international Mbekezeli Mbokazi may also pursue opportunities abroad.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — A new South African superstar? Relebohile Mofokeng has hit the ground running with Union St Gilloise
"Relebohile Mofokeng has not taken long to adapt to European football. The South African youngster swapped Orlando Pirates for Union St Gilloise and the Belgian Pro League this past summer. After eight...
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