Orlando Pirates reach a deal with Union Saint-Gilloise for Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng

Mofokeng excelled for the Buccaneers last season as he helped the club to a historic league and cup treble.

He continued his form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup where he was viewed as one of South Africa's most exciting talents alongside Chicago Fire centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Instead of returning home after Bafana Bafana's elimination, Mofokeng flew straight to Belgium to thrash out a deal with Percy Tau's former club.

A Bucs statement read: "Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng.

"While the two clubs have concluded negotiations over the transfer fee and structure of the deal, Orlando Pirates can confirm that the move remains subject to Mofokeng passing a medical examination and finalising personal terms with the Belgian Pro League side.

"The Club can also reveal that an agreement in principle between Orlando Pirates and Union Saint-Gilloise was in fact reached before the start of the FIFA World Cup. Both parties made the joint decision to hold off on any public announcement until after the tournament, wanting Mofokeng to focus fully on the World Cup with Bafana Bafana without the distraction of transfer talk, and to allow the national team’s historic run to take centre stage.

"No further comment will be made at this time until the process between the player and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been fully concluded."