Union SG's €3m gamble on World Cup star Mofokeng to boost attack

Union Sint-Gillis, looking to add pace and creativity to a front line that has lacked a dynamic winger, have moved to sign 21‑year‑old South African international Relebohile Mofokeng, with a fee slightly above €3 million and a contract pending a medical and personal terms. Union Sint-Gillis have reached an agreement with South Africa's Orlando Pirates for the transfer of Mofokeng. The clubs concluded negotiations at the senior level before the World Cup but deliberately postponed finalisation until after the tournament. Mofokeng arrived at the World Cup under national coach Hugo Broos and helped South Africa reach the round of 16. The Bafana Bafana side were eliminated by Canada, with Mofokeng starting twice and appearing as a substitute once.

Union SG near sixth summer signing: South African winger Mofokeng

During his spell at Orlando Pirates, Mofokeng emerged as a key attacker, recording 19 goals and 22 assists across recent seasons. His reputation for speed and dribbling is expected to provide Union with the extra impetus up front. In the most recent campaign he featured in 27 official matches, contributing ten goals and eight assists. Those numbers underline his consistent output at the highest domestic level in South Africa. The transfer fee is reported to be slightly above three million euros, described by Belgian media as "several million euros" for the South African international. Completion still hinges on a medical examination and a personal agreement with Mofokeng. If the pending steps are cleared, Union will have invested a significant sum to secure a player who combined World Cup experience with proven domestic productivity. The club now looks to integrate the winger into its attacking setup ahead of the upcoming season.