The talented 21-year-old enjoyed a sensational season with Orlando Pirates as he helped the club to a famous treble that included their first league title in over 10 years.
He was left out of Bafana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico but was arguably Hugo Broos’ most effective player in subsequent games against Czechia and South Korea, and in the last 32 clash with Canada – before being withdrawn at half-time.
Bafana’s World Cup ended with a 1-0 loss to the co-hosts with a disappointing extra-time goal but Mofokeng’s performances, as well as those of centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi are being talked about globally.
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According to Nieuwsblad, Mofokeng is set to head straight to Belgium from the World Cup to finalise a potential four-year deal.
St-Gilloise are no strangers to South African players, having signed Percy Tau in 2018 on loan from English Premier League side Brighton, where he won the Player of the Season Award.