SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium — 3 September 2026: Relebohile Mofokeng scored in his first Belgian league start as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Sint-Truiden 3-0 on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old South African completed the scoring shortly after the hour mark, registering his second league goal since moving from Orlando Pirates to Belgium in July.
What did Relebohile Mofokeng do against Sint-Truiden? Mofokeng started a Belgian league match for Union Saint-Gilloise for the first time and scored the final goal in a 3-0 away win. The official match record credits him in the 62nd minute, while Union's report describes a composed finish after a quick combination.
Union's official match report says the third goal followed a combination involving Adem Zorgane, Mateo Biondic and Mofokeng. The winger received the final pass and placed his finish into the bottom-right corner.
The official Belgian Pro League match page lists the goal in the 62nd minute. Some reports describe it as the 63rd because of match-clock convention, but both records refer to the same scoring play.
Louis Patris had given Union the lead in the 22nd minute. Captain Kevin Mac Allister doubled the advantage after half-time, with VAR overturning an initial offside decision, before Mofokeng put the result beyond doubt.
SuperSport's account identified another important milestone: it was Mofokeng's first league start for the Brussels club. He had previously appeared from the bench in the competition.
A fast start to his Belgian chapter
Mofokeng's goal was his second in the Belgian league. He scored his first during a 5-1 away victory at Westerlo after coming on as a substitute in Union's opening league match of the season.
The latest performance carries more weight because it came from the starting line-up. It gave coach David Hubert a longer view of how the former Orlando Pirates attacker can connect with teammates, move between the lines and finish attacks against an organised domestic opponent.
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Relebohile Mofokeng Scores Second Union Goal
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
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SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium — 3 September 2026: Relebohile Mofokeng scored in his first Belgian league start as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Sint-Truiden 3-0 on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old South African completed the scoring shortly after the hour mark, registering his second league goal since moving from Orlando Pirates to Belgium in July.
What did Relebohile Mofokeng do against Sint-Truiden? Mofokeng started a Belgian league match for Union Saint-Gilloise for the first time and scored the final goal in a 3-0 away win. The official match record credits him in the 62nd minute, while Union's report describes a composed finish after a quick combination.
Union's official match report says the third goal followed a combination involving Adem Zorgane, Mateo Biondic and Mofokeng. The winger received the final pass and placed his finish into the bottom-right corner.
The official Belgian Pro League match page lists the goal in the 62nd minute. Some reports describe it as the 63rd because of match-clock convention, but both records refer to the same scoring play.
Louis Patris had given Union the lead in the 22nd minute. Captain Kevin Mac Allister doubled the advantage after half-time, with VAR overturning an initial offside decision, before Mofokeng put the result beyond doubt.
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SuperSport's account identified another important milestone: it was Mofokeng's first league start for the Brussels club. He had previously appeared from the bench in the competition.
A fast start to his Belgian chapter
Mofokeng's goal was his second in the Belgian league. He scored his first during a 5-1 away victory at Westerlo after coming on as a substitute in Union's opening league match of the season.
The latest performance carries more weight because it came from the starting line-up. It gave coach David Hubert a longer view of how the former Orlando Pirates attacker can connect with teammates, move between the lines and finish attacks against an organised domestic opponent.
Union moved for Mofokeng after his rise through the Pirates system. Orlando Pirates confirmed the transfer agreement on 1 July, bringing an end to the South African phase of a career that had already included major cup performances and senior international recognition.
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His move also placed him in a demanding new environment. Union have balanced domestic fixtures with European commitments, and the competition for attacking places means early contributions can influence how quickly a newcomer earns starts.
Why the goal matters for South Africa
Mofokeng's European progress is closely followed in South Africa because he moved abroad as one of the country's most visible young attackers. His first start and second league goal offer measurable signs of adaptation rather than transfer-window promise alone.
The performance does not settle his place in the team or guarantee a permanent starting role. It does, however, strengthen his case for further minutes at a club competing near the top of Belgium's first division.
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For Bafana Bafana, regular club football in Europe can sharpen Mofokeng's tactical experience and expose him to different defensive structures. Selection remains a coaching decision, but goals and starts provide clearer evidence than reputation.
Union's report said the club's next league fixture would be against unbeaten leaders Charleroi. That match offers another test of whether Mofokeng's first start becomes the beginning of a longer run in the side.
The immediate record is confirmed: a first league start, a goal and a 3-0 away win. Future expectations should remain tied to team selection and performances rather than speculation about his role.
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