MOFOKENG MAKES EUROPE DANCE TO HIS TUNE AS FORMER PIRATES STAR TOPS MAJOR UEFA RANKING

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — 12 NOVEMBER 2026

Relebohile Mofokeng continues to fly the South African flag high in European football after producing another outstanding milestone during his debut season with Belgian champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

The former Orlando Pirates attacker has quickly established himself as one of the exciting young players to watch in Belgium, and his latest achievement in the UEFA Europa League has attracted considerable attention.

According to statistics published by iDiski Times, Mofokeng currently leads the Europa League rankings for chances created after the opening four rounds of the competition.

The 22-year-old has created 15 chances in four appearances, placing him ahead of several established European footballers. Olympiacos midfielder Chiquinho is second with 13, while Bayer Leverkusen's Aleix Garcia and other players have registered 12.

What makes this achievement particularly impressive is that Mofokeng has accumulated his numbers in just 318 minutes of European football. He has started all four matches for Union SG, demonstrating the confidence his coaching staff has placed in his abilities.

His European journey began spectacularly when he scored just 17 minutes into his Europa League debut against Viktoria Plzen. Union SG eventually secured a convincing 3-0 victory.

He subsequently continued contributing to the team's attacking performances, providing an assist during their emphatic 4-0 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

The South African international was also involved as Union SG secured an impressive 2-1 away victory against Spanish outfit Celta Vigo.

His performances have been equally encouraging in domestic competitions. Reports indicate that he has registered four goals and three assists in his first 10 appearances for the Belgian club, highlighting his ability to contribute beyond creating opportunities.

Mofokeng joined Union SG after an impressive spell at Orlando Pirates, where he played an important role in the club's domestic treble-winning campaign.

His successful transition is encouraging for South African football, particularly for young players hoping to establish themselves in European leagues.

For Bafana Bafana, having a player of Mofokeng's creativity and confidence performing consistently abroad is a major positive.

At this stage, the youngster's priority will be maintaining his impressive form, helping Union SG achieve their objectives and continuing to develop his game.

One thing is becoming increasingly clear: Mofokeng is no longer simply a promising South African talent. He is making Europe take notice.

Source https://x.com/KickOffMagazine/status/2120829003665744186