Former Orlando Pirates attacker Relebohile Mofokeng was named among the substitutes for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ahead of their Belgian Jupiler Pro League clash against Genk.

The South African youngster was expected to be part of the matchday squad, but the decision to leave him out of the starting line-up means he will have to wait for an opportunity from the bench.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 South African time, with Union SG looking to secure a positive result against their Belgian opponents.

Despite not being selected in the starting eleven, Mofokeng has enjoyed an encouraging spell in Belgium based on his league statistics. The former Pirates star has made nine appearances in the Jupiler Pro League, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

Those numbers show that he has already made a positive contribution to his new club. His ability to score goals and create opportunities has helped him establish himself as an attacking option since arriving in European football.

Mofokeng also boasts an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, reflecting the quality of his performances across his league appearances.

His progress in Belgium will be closely followed by South African football supporters, particularly those who watched him develop during his time at Orlando Pirates. The young attacker attracted considerable attention with his performances in the Premier Soccer League, and his move to Europe has provided him with an opportunity to test himself at a different level.

Starting from the bench does not necessarily mean that his position in the team has changed. Coaches often make selection decisions based on tactical requirements, the opposition and the condition of their available players.

Mofokeng will now hope to get minutes against Genk and make an impact if called upon. With four goals and two assists already recorded in the league, he has shown that he can contribute when given the opportunity.

For South African supporters, his European journey remains an interesting one to follow. Many will be hoping to see the former Buccaneers attacker continue developing, earn more starting opportunities and maintain his impressive goal contributions for Union SG.

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