Relebohile Mofokeng is set to leave South Africa on Thursday to begin the next chapter of his career with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
The 21-year-old winger returned home last week to spend time with family and supporters before flying out.
BACK IN MZANSI
The former Orlando Pirates star visited Sharpeville and Vanderbijlpark, where he hosted his foundation’s annual grassroots youth football tournaments. The events attracted young players from the local community as Mofokeng continued giving back before his move to Europe.
The talented winger also organised an official farewell dinner with close friends and several Bafana Bafana teammates. The gathering marked the end of an outstanding spell in the Betway Premiership before his overseas adventure.
During his farewell speech, Mofokeng left guests laughing with a cheeky message aimed at Kaizer Chiefs.
CHEEKY RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG FAREWELL MESSAGE
The exciting attacker joked that one of Orlando Pirates’ biggest rivals would finally have some relief now that he was leaving the country.
“Kaizer Chiefs will now be able to rest now that I am leaving South Africa.”
The remark drew laughter from those in attendance and reflected the fierce rivalry between Pirates and Chiefs. Mofokeng regularly troubled the Amakhosi defence during his time in the Betway Premiership, making him a fan favourite among the Buccaneers faithful.
The winger now turns his attention to Belgium, where he will begin training with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise ahead of the new season.
The move gives Mofokeng an opportunity to test himself in European football after establishing himself as one of South Africa’s brightest young talents.
