This Afternoon’s Sport Highlights
- Soccer: Relebohile Mofokeng completes his R56 million move to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Soccer: Bafana Bafana arrive home to thousands of fans, still hurting from their World Cup exit to Canada.
- Rugby: Springboks prepare to face England at Ellis Park, with Rassie warning against arrogance.
Soccer: Mofokeng Seals R56m Belgian Dream Move
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has officially completed a R56 million move to Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, marking one of the biggest transfers of a young South African talent in years.
The playmaker was unveiled as a Union SG star to complete the deal. Mofokeng departs after establishing himself as one of Orlando Pirates’ most dynamic attackers, and the R56 million fee represents a landmark valuation for a South African player of his age. Union SG compete in the Belgian Pro League, where they have established themselves as a top-flight force since winning promotion in 2021.
Soccer: Bafana Return Home Still Stinging From Canada Exit
Bafana Bafana touched down at OR Tambo International Airport, where an enthusiastic greeting from thousands of fans awaited the squad after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in defeat to Canada.
Captain Ronwen Williams described the defeat as a bruising sucker-punch exit against Canada, with the pain of elimination still raw. The warm reception at OR Tambo underlined how much the nation invested in this campaign.
Rugby: Springboks Brace for England at Ellis Park
The Springboks face England in their upcoming clash, and Rassie Erasmus has been quick to fend off England ‘pushover’ talk ahead of the first Test at Ellis Park on 5 July.
Flyhalf remains a talking point, with how a stint in Japan and Quade Cooper’s influence have improved Manie Libbok attracting plenty of attention in the build-up. The selection at ten could prove decisive against an England side Erasmus is clearly keen not to underestimate.
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