'Mofokeng will be bored, pair him with Chiefs' Vilakazi!'

On Thursday, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise confirmed the signing of South Africa international Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates on a four-year contract.

The versatile attacker has been a hit for the Soweto giants since his promotion late in the 2022/23 season. The 21-year-old’s displays saw him make Hugo Broos’ squad that played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they made the Round of 32 before falling to Canada.

Have a look at how the football lovers in Mzansi reacted on the Belgian’s Social Media platforms after the deal, as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

You owe us nothing

Relebohile Mofokeng when he was unveiled by Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Photo: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Please don’t bench him if you want to win trophies. All the best to our Relebohile Mofokeng – Khanyisile Jamani

Which team do we hate? Someone share some club history here – Jay

Please make sure he’s home to collect his Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year Awards at the PSL Awards – Mpondo King

Rele will be bored. You need to pair him with Mfundo Vilakazi. He is playing for Kaizer Chiefs. Have you seen him? If you do that, you will contend for the UEFA Champions League and give PSG a run for their money – Lebogang Itumeleng

All the best, Presidente, ya di 2K! You owe us absolutely nothing. Now, please show the world your capabilities. Orlando Pirates, please retire jersey number 38. Thank you kindly – King Dawu

Tell us the rivals to hate!

Relebohile Mofokeng - Imgae: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Relebohile Mofokeng – Imgae: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

As South Africans, we now know that we support Union Saint-Gilloise. What we don’t know is which rivals we’ll hate more than other Belgian clubs – LT

The first player in the history of South African football to make a random jersey number, 38, an iconic number, and move with it to Europe, along with his local nickname, President Yama 2000, and all this at 21, already an Orlando Pirates legend – Thabiso

He is not just any player; he is the pride of our nation. Where he goes, we follow. Please take good care of our starboy – Kgosii

From the dusty fields to Belgium. This is what happens when talent meets opportunity. Well done, son. This boy is carrying our flag high. Go show them what South African football is made of, Rele! – Ngizwe

A massive step forward for Relebohile. He’s one of the brightest talents out of South Africa, and Union SG is the perfect club to unlock his full potential in Europe. Looking forward to seeing him shine in Belgium! – Skhentwa