After contributing to his club's significant European victory, Relebohile Mofokeng is prepared for two momentous matches in Belgium. On Thursday nite, in the UEFA Europa League, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Hapoel Beer-Sheva 4-0. The youthful South African had a hand in setting up a goal. So far this season in the Europa League, he has contributed to two goals.

Mofokeng will meet up with other South African players in his next two matches. Union Saint-Gilloise will play Cercle Brugge away on October 25. Cercle Brugge has Luke Le Roux on their roster right now. After terminating his contract with Portsmouth in the English Championship earlier this season, the defender joined the club as a free agent. So far, Le Roux has only played in two games. Only this month, after finishing all of his paperwork and getting up to speed with the squad, was he able to play.

Mofokeng will face SK Beveren in their second scheduled encounter. For Beveren, you have Kurt Abrahams, a winger originally from Cape Town. In terms of age, Abrahams is 29. If he will be able to play in the game is still up in the air. His fitness level is uncertain as he continues to heal from a knock.

Two of these matches will be South African derbies, which Mofokeng has never played in abroad. Competitors from his own nation who are also vying for recognition in the European football scene will be on his side. The matchups provide an additional incentive for South African supporters to attentively watch the games. After only one season abroad, Mofokeng has found a comfortable home at Union Saint-Gilloise. Back home, many are taking notice of his early Europa League performances. He may now continue his development in Belgium while competing against other talented South Africans. Both matches promise to be exciting clashes that highlight the increasing number of South African players making waves on the international stage.

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