South African youngster Relebohile Mofokeng is set for another major European test as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against Czech side Viktoria Plzeň on Thursday.
Union SG travel to the Doosan Arena for their opening League Phase fixture, with Mofokeng heading into the encounter in impressive form.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder scored his third league goal in five appearances during Union SG’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Lommel SK, extending his scoring run to two consecutive matches.
Mofokeng has quickly established himself as an important attacking option for the Belgian side and will be hoping to carry his domestic form onto the European stage.
The match against Viktoria Plzeň could also see Mofokeng reach a notable milestone in South African football history.
Should he feature, the youngster will become the 47th South African player to make an appearance in the UEFA Europa League, further highlighting his growing profile on the European stage.
Union SG will be looking to begin their Europa League campaign on a positive note, while Mofokeng will aim to make his mark on another major continental night.
