Relebohile Mofokeng: How Much Former Orlando Pirates Star Earns in Belgium Published 27 Sep 2026 By Martin Moses 2 min read Relebohile Mofokeng completed his move from Orlando Pirates to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2026, signing a deal until June 2030 The 21-year-old South African attacker has hit the ground running in Belgium, contributing goals and assists across league and European competition We take a look at how much he earns abroad as he seeks to cement himself further as an established player PAY ATTENTION: TUKO is in WhatsApp Channels now! Subscribe and read news in your favourite messenger. Relebohile Mofokeng has settled into Belgian football remarkably quickly since leaving Orlando Pirates for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2026, and the numbers behind his new life in Europe are drawing plenty of attention Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/sports/football/641268-relebohile-mofokeng-how-orlando-pirates-star-earns-belgium/
South Africa forward Relebohile Mofokeng. Photo by Bruno Fahy. Source: Getty Images The 21-year-old made the switch shortly after featuring for South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Union SG tying him down on a four-year deal running through to June 2030. Relebohile Mofokeng stats for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise The young attacker has wasted no time announcing himself in Belgium. He opened his account for the club in a 5-1 hammering of Westerlo on 8 August, then added another in a commanding 5-0 win over Lommel on 12 September. READ ALSO Inside Springbok rising star Paul de Villiers’ luxury GWM Tank 300 SUV car PAY ATTENTION: TUKO is in WhatsApp Channels now! Subscribe and read news in your favourite messenger. European football has also seen his contribution, with a goal against Viktoria Plzen helping Union SG to a 3-0 Europa League victory. His most recent involvement came on 20 September, when he set up a goal in a 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp. How much does Relebohile Mofokeng earn? Neither Mofokeng nor Union SG have officially disclosed his wage, but a report published by SA Varsity in July suggested the youngster earns approximately R1.7 million per month (KSh13.5 million per month) at the Belgian club before factoring in any bonuses or commercial deals. Beyond club football, Mofokeng has become a fixture in South Africa’s national team. He made his senior debut in 2025 and has since earned 17 caps for Bafana Bafana, scoring twice. How much South Africa earned from World Cup 2026 We also highlighted facts about South Africa’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the prize money the team received after reaching the Round of 32. The Bafana Bafana secured their first-ever knockout-stage appearance despite losing to Canada .
