Relebohile Mofokeng continued his rise in European football after coming off the bench to help Royale Union Saint-Gilloise beat Genk 1-0 in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League on Sunday evening. The Bafana Bafana international was introduced in the 60th minute, with the game still goalless, and his arrival gave Union another attacking threat.

The match was played at Stade Joseph Marien, where the home fans had to wait until the 76th minute for the breakthrough. Defender Ross Sykes rose highest to head home from a corner and give Union the lead. Mofokeng had already tested the Genk defence in the 73rd minute, forcing a save from goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans. Union kept pushing, and three minutes later Sykes made it count.

Genk tried to hit back late on, but Union stayed organised at the back and held on for all three points. The win sends the Belgian champions back to the top of the table with 29 points, one ahead of Club Brugge and Gent, who are both on 28. Genk remain seventh with 15 points after their second straight league defeat.

For Mofokeng, the game was another step in a promising start to life in Belgium. The former Orlando Pirates attacker joined Union SG in 2026 and has already made an impact. He scored the decisive penalty against Club Brugge in the Belgian Super Cup, helping his new club lift the trophy, and he has found the net and produced assists in league matches too. His goal on debut against Westerlo and a strong display against Cercle Brugge have caught the attention of South African fans.

Union will be pleased to have that kind of depth on the bench. Although Mofokeng did not score against Genk, his work helped keep the pressure on until the winner arrived. For Bafana Bafana supporters, seeing a young international contribute at this level in Europe is an exciting sign. So tell us in the comments: is Relebohile Mofokeng ready to become a regular starter for Union SG, or does he need more time to earn that spot?

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