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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

Mofokeng reacts to USG European debut goal

South African sensation has enjoyed a fairy-tale start to his continental career after netting a crucial goal on his UEFA Europa League debut for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The Bafana international has wasted no time adapting to life in Belgium, playing a starring role in his side's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Viktoria Plzen.

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.

Bafana role for Mofokeng explained as Mosimane makes key call

The South African tactician has laid down a marker regarding the future of the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise star, earmarking the sensation as a cornerstone of his national team blueprint. The former Al Ahly mentor appears ready to afford the 21-year-old a far more prominent role than Hugo Broos ever did, fast-tracking the youngster to spearhead Bafana's charge toward the 2030 World Cup.

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.

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Mofokeng, Mbokazi, McCarthy & Maseko just the start of the PSL's talent drain

With the PSL embracing football data providers, the information available to clubs around the world has seen a massive spike in interest in South African players. And with SkillCorner now reporting that the local league is closing in on the top 10 ranking in the world for physicality, and the top three for explosiveness, expect many more global clubs, especially from Major League Soccer, to start shopping for players in Mzansi.

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