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Ouaddou on Rele's European exploits - 'He’s the example we have to follow'

The 21-year-old Bafana Bafana midfielder is making waves on the global stage after a stunning start to life in Belgium with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The South African wonderkid has quickly adapted to European football, leaving his former mentor back home in awe of his rapid progression.

Relebohile Mofokeng Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Rele scores on Europa League debut

The Bafana Bafana playmaker netted his fourth goal for his Belgian club in his first ever match in European competition. On 17 minutes he showed his pace to latch onto a ball over the top and calmly slotted home the opener in a 3-0 win away from home against the Czech side.

Rele scores again as St. Gilloise thrash SK Lommel

The Bafana Bafana playmaker netted his third goal in his second start in the Belgian Pro League as Les Unionistes went to the top of the table.

WATCH: Rele scores first goal in Belgian Pro League debut

The Bafana Bafana youngster came off the bench on the hour mark and scored his first league goal for the club just four minutes later to put his side 3-1 up. The goal follows on from his penalty shoot out winner from the week before when The Unionists lifted the Belgian Super Cup.

Mofokeng revels in Belgian Super Cup success after penalty heroics for Union SG

The Bafana Bafana international has enjoyed a fairytale start to his European career after securing his first piece of silverware with the Belgian outfit. The former Orlando Pirates sensation proved to be the hero, converting the decisive spot-kick to secure the Super Cup against Club Brugge.

SOCCER SUPER CUP CLUB BRUGGE VS UNION SG

WATCH: Mofokeng scores winning penalty to grab first trophy for Union Saint-Gilloise

The Bafana Bafana midfielder was as cold as ice when faced with the decisive penalty at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium. With the penalty scores locked on 4-4 'President yama2k' stepped up to take the fifth and final kick for his team and smashed it into the top corner to spark scenes of wild celebrations for Les Unionistes.