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The Soweto giants have reached a definitive conclusion regarding the future of the young striker following a season of intense speculation and limited minutes on the pitch. The attacker's agent has now moved to silence the exit talk that has dominated the headlines during the current transfer window.

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South Africa's head coach has offered his assessment of the 21-year-old's imminent move to the Belgian Pro League. The Orlando Pirates sensation is on the verge of a lucrative switch to Royale-Union St Gilloise following a stellar domestic season and an eye-catching World Cup campaign.

The second South Africa's tournament exit was confirmed media in Europe and the Middle East went into overdrive linking clubs to the Mzansi players who had graced the global stage. The Bucs find themselves in the firing line but but Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena, Chicago Fire's Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Hannover 96's Ime Okon have all been heavily linked with moves this week.

In a statement released online the Soweto club confirmed all the fevered speculation was correct and the 21-year-old was getting his dream move to Europe. They also revealed that the deal had already been concluded before Mofokeng left for the World Cup but was kept quiet to allow the youngster to focus on the tournament.

The 34-year-old has opened up about his high-profile move from the Bucaneers to The Maroons, highlighting the major influence of his new club's head coach. The versatile wingback arrives in the Winelands with a wealth of experience, having secured multiple trophies during his successful stint at the Orlando Stadium.

Bafana Bafana star has shocked the South African football fraternity by completing a move to Iraqi Stars League outfit Zakho SC following his release from Orlando Pirates. The midfield maestro, who was expected to remain in the Premier Soccer League or head to a continental heavyweight, has instead opted for a fresh start in the Middle East.

The Glamour Boys are entering a brave new era under the guidance of Fernando da Cruz, and the message from the bench is loud and clear: silverware is the immediate priority. Assistant coach Dillon Sheppard believes the season-opening MTN8 represents the perfect springboard for the Soweto giants to reclaim their status as the kings of South African football.

With multiple media outlets reporting the youngster is finalising a deal to move to Belgium champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Blues legend Salomon Kalou has thrown his weight behind the 21-year-old, insisting the youngster has the quality and technical ability to thrive in any European league.

Former Amakhosi player Junior Khanye has sensationally claimed that the talented midfielder could still end up in the Black and Gold despite his recent move abroad. The 28-year-old recently departed Orlando Pirates to join Iraqi side Zakho FC on a free transfer.

Shortly after news broke that the renowned coach was one of 80 applicants received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the soon-to-be vacant head coach role, he aired his views on South Africa's exit from the tournament on Smash Sports and broke down, in hindsight, what he would have done differently.

The forward has called on his teammates to move past the pain of their exit from the global showpiece and focus on the potential of South Africa's rising generation. Despite a Round of 32 defeat to Canada cutting their historic journey short, the 21-year-old believes the foundation is in place for an even stronger showing on the world stage.

Just five days after he was officially unveiled as The Citizens head coach the Tunisian tactician has seen enough to sanction the release of nine players from the squad. Four loanees will return to their parent clubs and five players will not have their contracts extended.