Relebohile Mofokeng’s Decision to Leave Orlando Pirates for Union SG Is Already Paying Off
- Relebohile Mofokeng has hit the ground running at Union SG, featuring in four league matches since joining from Orlando Pirates in July
- The 21-year-old South African winger scored a winning penalty on debut to help Union SG claim the Belgian Super Cup against Club Brugge
- Mofokeng and Union SG will now compete in the UEFA Europa League this month after being eliminated from the Champions League playoffs
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Relebohile Mofokeng is making an early impression at Belgian club Union SG, having scored twice in four league appearances since completing his move from Orlando Pirates in July 2025.
The 21-year-old winger, who won the PSL Player of the Season award after netting 11 goals in his final campaign with the Buccaneers, has slotted into life in Belgium with relative ease in his first two months at the club.
Mofokeng Makes Instant Impact in Belgium
His debut could hardly have gone better. Mofokeng came off the bench and converted a winning penalty to hand Union SG the Belgian Super Cup against Club Brugge, immediately endearing himself to the club's supporters. In league action, he has largely been used as an impact substitute, though his two goals in four appearances suggest he is already influencing results.
Union SG fell short in the UEFA Champions League qualifying playoffs, ending their hopes of competing in Europe's premier club competition. However, the outcome opens a different door for Mofokeng: a place in the UEFA Europa League, where Union SG are set to begin their campaign this month.
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Europa League Offers Mofokeng a Stage to Grow
Group-stage opponents include clubs such as Celta Vigo, Real Sociedad, Celtic and Lyon — established European sides that will test the South African's quality at a higher level than the PSL. Analysts suggest the Europa League may actually suit his development better at this stage, as Union SG would likely have been stretched in the Champions League and his playing time could have suffered.
With a realistic path to the knockout rounds, Mofokeng is expected to feature regularly. Over the course of the season, he is projected to accumulate more than 20 appearances, a significant milestone for a player making his debut European season. A strong showing against top competition could attract attention from clubs in La Liga or Ligue 1, with a deep run in the competition likely to accelerate any potential move to a bigger league.
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