Relebohile Mofokeng continued his impressive start to life in European football after helping Royale Union Saint-Gilloise secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Genk in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League on Sunday evening.

The Bafana Bafana international started the match on the bench but was introduced in the 60th minute as Union searched for a breakthrough against a stubborn Genk side at Stade Joseph Marien. His introduction brought additional attacking energy and creativity to the home team as they increased their efforts to find a winning goal.

Mofokeng quickly made his presence felt, troubling the Genk defence with his attacking movements. In the 73rd minute, the former Orlando Pirates attacker came close to opening the scoring, forcing goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans into an important save.

His opportunity proved to be an early warning for the visitors, who eventually conceded three minutes later. Defender Ross Sykes rose highest inside the penalty area to connect with a corner kick, powering a header into the net to give Union a crucial 1-0 advantage.

Genk attempted to respond during the closing stages, but Union remained organised defensively to protect their lead and collect all three points.

The victory has lifted Union SG back to the top of the Belgian league standings with 29 points, one ahead of Club Brugge and Gent, who are both on 28 points. Genk, meanwhile, remain seventh with 15 points following their second consecutive league defeat.

For Mofokeng, the appearance represents another encouraging step in his European career since joining Union SG in 2026. He has already attracted attention with his performances, including scoring on his debut against Westerlo and impressing against Cercle Brugge.

He also previously scored the decisive penalty against Club Brugge in the Belgian Super Cup, helping Union secure silverware.

Although he did not score against Genk, his contribution demonstrated his ability to influence matches from the bench. His growing performances could strengthen his case for a regular starting position as the season progresses.

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