Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is on the verge of signing Relebohile Mofokeng. The 21-year-old midfielder from Orlando Pirates has had a strong season and is expected to arrive in Belgium in the coming days.

What happened?

Relebohile Mofokeng has reached an agreement in principle with Orlando Pirates. The Belgian team, which is owned by Tony Bloom, won the Belgian league title in 2024-25 and the Belgian Cup this season.

Why is this important for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise?

The arrival of Mofokeng could be a significant boost for the club. He has already played 125 games for Orlando Pirates and has scored 29 goals and provided 31 assists.

What comes next?

Mofokeng is expected to arrive in Belgium in the coming days. He will be the first South African to play for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise since Percy Tau, who played for the club in 2018-19.

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2023-24Orlando Pirates301015
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