Mofokeng opens up on unique headed goal for Belgian club

Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has shared the technique and mentality behind his headed goal for his Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday.

Mofokeng scored his fourtth league goal of the season as Royale Union SG came from two goals down to beat Cercle Brugge 5-2 in a Belgian Pro League clash.

Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Image: Imago

The former Orlando Pirates playmaker played all 90 minutes as his club bounced back from their 1-1 draw with Oud-Heverlee Leuven in empathic fashion with the South African international making his presence felt.

Having clawed their way back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 by the 74^th minute, Mofokeng scored the fourth goal for Royale Union SG, heading home beautifully from inside the box from a cross.

𝗠𝗢𝗙𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟

Relebohile Mofokeng scored 1 and assisted 1 goal as as he helped Royal Union St Gilloise to a 5-2 win over Cercle Brugge.🇿🇦

His 4th goal & 2nd assist in the Jupiler Pro League and Rele is really flying in Belgium!👏…
— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) October 26, 2026

Mofokeng shares mentality behind rare goal

It was a rare goal for a player not known for his prowess in the air as he is one of the smallest on the pitch but he says it was just about his mindset.

“It’s just on your mind, if the desire is there and the mentality is there, you’ll always get the goal,” said Mofokeng as per Pro League.

"If the desire is there, and the mentality is there. You'll always get the goal".

Sikhulisile bethuna🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/QxEdqcPmga
— Yam (@mtshiyo_yamkela) October 25, 2026

“I think I gave my best, but I just have to do more for my team because when the ball is high, I just have to compete for it.”

Bafana star making presence felt in Belgium

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates his goal for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise . — Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates his goal for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Image: Imago

Mofokeng capped off a fine night with an assist for his team’s fifth goal with his performances continuing to endear himself to the fans.

Victory pushed Royale Union to third place on the league standings with 23 points, just two behind leaders Gent, while preserving their unbeaten record in the Belgian top flight after nine games.