South African star Relebohile Mofokeng made an immediate impression for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, providing an assist during a lively 30-minute cameo as the Belgian champions drew 3-3 with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
The former Orlando Pirates youngster wasted little time showing why Union SG brought him to Belgium, producing a moment of quality against one of Europe’s strongest clubs.
Instant Impact
Introduced in the second half, Mofokeng played the final 30 minutes and quickly got involved in the attacking play.
The 21-year-old registered an assist as Union SG fought back in an entertaining six-goal encounter against the reigning Eredivisie champions.
While the match was only a friendly, it offered Mofokeng an early opportunity to impress his new teammates, coaching staff and supporters.
Positive First Impression
Facing a club of PSV’s calibre provided a valuable test for the Bafana Bafana international.
Rather than easing into life in Belgium, Mofokeng immediately demonstrated the creativity, confidence and attacking quality that made him one of South Africa’s brightest young talents.
His contribution is likely to strengthen his case for more minutes as Union SG continue their preparations for the new campaign.
Big Season Ahead
Union Saint-Gilloise are preparing for a demanding season that includes the Belgian Pro League, the Belgian Super Cup and UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
If Saturday’s performance is anything to go by, Mofokeng appears ready to embrace the challenge as he begins the next chapter of his career in Europe.