Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has made an immediate impact in the Belgian Pro League, scoring his first league goal for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise just four minutes after coming off the bench.
The 21-year-old South African was introduced in the second half as Union Saint-Gilloise travelled to Westerlo for their opening league fixture of the 2026/27 Belgian Pro League campaign.
After making a promising start to life in Belgium, Mofokeng continued his impressive run by finding the back of the net on his league debut.
Mofokeng Makes Instant Impact
Mofokeng began the match on the bench as the Union Saint-Gilloise technical team continues to gradually integrate him into the club’s system.
Westerlo made the brighter start and took the lead in the 13th minute, but the visitors responded with an equaliser in the 28th minute.
The sides went into the interval level at 1-1.
Union Saint-Gilloise came out strongly after half-time and took the lead in the 57th minute.
Three minutes later, Mofokeng was introduced.
The former Orlando Pirates attacker wasted little time making his presence felt.
Just four minutes after entering the pitch, Mofokeng found the net to extend Union Saint-Gilloise’s advantage to 3-1.
Another Positive Moment for Mofokeng
The goal comes just days after Mofokeng played a key role in Union Saint-Gilloise’s Belgian Super Cup triumph.
He had previously scored the decisive winning penalty against Club Brugge, helping his new club lift the trophy.
His latest goal therefore gives the young South African another significant milestone as he adapts to European football.
For Mofokeng, scoring on his league debut will provide an important confidence boost as he looks to establish himself as a regular contributor for Union Saint-Gilloise.
Union Saint-Gilloise Start Season in Style
The hosts struggled to contain Union after the break, with the visitors adding two more goals late in the match.
The final score was 5-1, giving Union Saint-Gilloise a perfect start to their Belgian Pro League campaign.
Mofokeng’s contribution will be particularly encouraging for South African football fans watching his progress abroad.
The Bafana Bafana international now has a Super Cup-winning penalty and a league goal to his name within a short period of arriving at the Belgian club.
Match Summary
Westerlo 1-5 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Westerlo — 13′
Union Saint-Gilloise — 28′
Union Saint-Gilloise — 57′
Relebohile Mofokeng — 64′
Union Saint-Gilloise — later stages
Union Saint-Gilloise — later stages
For Mofokeng, the message is clear: he is already making his mark in Belgium.
