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Relebohile Mofokeng Shines in Europe as Bafana Bafana Star Registers Another Assist in Union SG’s 4-0 Victory
South African football star Relebohile Mofokeng continued his impressive journey in European football after registering an assist in Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s commanding 4-0 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
The former Orlando Pirates attacker was named in the starting line-up and played 79 minutes before being replaced by Ecuadorian forward Kevin Rodriguez. His involvement highlighted the growing confidence the Belgian club’s technical team has in his abilities as he continues adapting to European football.
Union SG opened the scoring through Raul Florucz in first-half stoppage time, giving the hosts a crucial advantage heading into the break. The Belgian outfit maintained its attacking intensity after the interval, with Guilherme Smith doubling the lead in the 60th minute.
Dylan Aquino added a third goal in the 77th minute before Smith completed his brace four minutes later, sealing a convincing victory for the home side.
Mofokeng’s latest contribution represents another encouraging moment in his European career. Known for his creativity, technical ability and attacking intelligence, the young South African is continuing to demonstrate the qualities that made him one of the most exciting prospects during his time at Orlando Pirates.
His development in Belgium will be closely followed by Bafana Bafana supporters, who will be hoping that regular exposure to European competition helps him become an even more influential player for the national team.
Union SG’s victory also strengthened their position in the Europa League, taking them to seven points from three matches and extending their unbeaten start to the competition.
The Belgian side will next face Spanish outfit Celta Vigo on 5 November.
Meanwhile, Mofokeng will be eager to maintain his momentum, contribute more goals and assists, and establish himself as an important player at his new club. His latest performance provides further encouragement for South African football as one of the country’s brightest talents continues to make his mark abroad.
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