Mofokeng Leads Europa League Chance Creation

Relebohile Mofokeng continues to make South Africans proud in Europe. The 22-year-old Bafana Bafana attacker has created more chances than any other player in the UEFA Europa League this season.

Known as President Yama2k back home, Mofokeng has registered 15 chances created in just four matches for Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. That works out to 4.2 chances per 90 minutes. He sits ahead of Olympiacos midfielder Chiquinho, who has 13, while several other established players have 12.

The former Orlando Pirates star left the Buccaneers after helping them win the domestic treble last season. He joined Union SG in a big-money move and has settled quickly. He has started all four Europa League games so far, including a 3-0 win over Viktoria Plzen where he scored the opening goal of the league phase just 17 minutes into his debut. He also assisted in a 4-0 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva and played a full part in a 2-1 away win at Celta Vigo.

Overall, Mofokeng has already contributed goals and assists across competitions in his short time in Belgium. Former Bafana coach Hugo Broos had suggested the slight-built youngster might need several months to adapt to the physical side of European football. Instead, Mofokeng has made an immediate impression and drawn praise for proving the doubters wrong so soon.

Union SG sit near the top of the Belgian Pro League and are well placed in the Europa League league phase. Mofokeng’s creativity has been a key part of their attacking play. His form has also attracted interest from bigger European clubs.

For a player who came through the Transnet School of Excellence and broke through at Pirates, this is another important step. President Yama2k is not just surviving in Europe. He is already leading the way in one of the continent’s major competitions. South African fans will be watching closely to see how far this young talent can go.

Source: https://x.com/iDiskiTimes/status/2120587515631735257?a=W15RNAea6-mGIluaqos&s=19

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