Coming off the bench against KFC Nijlen, South African forward and winger Relebohile Mofokeng turned the game, which Union Saint-Gilloise won 3-0 in the round of 32 of the Belgian Cup.
Union Saint-Gilloise continue their run in the Croky Cup. The Brussels side won 3-0 against KFC Nijlen in the round of 32, a match Relebohile Mofokeng started on the bench. According to Foot-Africa.com, the South African forward turned the game thanks to his dynamism and his immediate attacking impact after coming on.
At 21, the player who arrived in the summer of 2026 from Orlando Pirates is adapting to European football at an impressive speed. USG comfortably confirm their place in the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup, and their young winger is establishing himself as one of the great South African revelations of the year in Europe.
A bench that changes everything
The scenario of the round of 32 highlighted Mofokeng’s role in the Union Saint-Gilloise set-up. A substitute at kick-off, he stood out as soon as he came on, according to Foot-Africa.com’s account. His attacking impact, described as immediate, turned the match.
The Brussels club showed no nerves against KFC Nijlen and therefore reach the round of 16 without a scare. For Mofokeng, this appearance off the bench adds to a first European season already marked by several useful outings, over the course of which he has made a name for himself in the Brussels squad.
Three goals and a quick adaptation
The numbers confirm the South African’s trajectory. In the Belgian league, he already has three goals this season, notably against Sint-Truiden and Lommel. His European tally is also open: he got off the mark in the Europa League as early as the 17th minute against Viktoria Plzeň, in September, according to Foot-Africa.com.
Having arrived in the summer of 2026 from Orlando Pirates, the player is adapting to European football at an impressive speed, according to the same outlet. USG continue their adventure on three fronts: Pro League, Belgian Cup and Europa League.
The Bafana Bafana on the lookout
Mofokeng’s progress has not escaped the Bafana Bafana head coach, who is following his development very closely with a view to the World Cup qualifiers and AFCON, according to Foot-Africa.com. Without presuming a call-up, this attention makes him a closely watched player in South African football.
The next chapter is written at club level first. The draw for the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup must determine USG’s next opponent, while the Brussels side return to league action this weekend, on the occasion of the next Jupiler Pro League matchday.