The 21-year-old Mofokeng earned an impressive 8.0/10 match rating against Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
Mofokeng was the fourth-highest ranked performer on the pitch before his 79th minute substitution. Using his technical quality, intelligence and vision, Mofokeng created numerous opportunities for his teammates.
RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG SHINES IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE
The former School of Excellence star enjoyed 53 touches and provided an assist in the 4-0 win.
He completed 34 of his 40 passes, achieving an 85% passing accuracy. His accuracy in the final third stood at 86%, while he completed all his attempted long passes.
Mofokeng laid five key passes, three accurate passes into the penalty area and two progressive passes. He managed six touches inside the opposition penalty area.
Union have now made a firm statement of intent in the UEFA Europa League after an impressive start to the league phase. The Belgian champions are placed in sixth position. They lead the likes of Juventus and AC Milan.
The 4-0 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva has boosted the push for automatic qualification to the last 16.
Union SG had also shown their resilience by holding Real Sociedad to a 1-1 draw. Those results have given the Brussels-based club a strong platform to challenge for a place among the top eight and avoid the knockout play-off round.
With their next Europa League fixture against Spanish side RC Celta de Vigo scheduled for 5 November, Union SG will look to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position in the standings.
BRIGHT START IN BELGIUM
Since joining from Orlando Pirates in August, Mofokeng has four goals and three assists in 13 games.
Coming up next is a meet up with Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Mofokeng will be facing his compatriot Luke Le Roux in Cercle’s midfield.
The game is set for Sunday 25 October at 20:00 at the Stade Joseph Marien.
