- Relebohile Mofokeng played at the 2022 Engen Knockout Challenge as a teenager
- Mofokeng adds to the growing list of tournament graduates shining on the global stage
- The youngster’s historic move cement’s the tournament’s primary theme – “Where Diski Legends Start”
Engen congratulates the Engen Knockout Challenge graduate Relebohile Mofokeng on his transfer to Belgian club, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The move is another powerful reminder of why the tournament continues to be recognised as tournament “Where Diski Legends Start.”
Mofokeng’s move to Europe marks another significant milestone for South African football, his name adding to the growing list of players who have progressed from the Engen Knockout Challenge to the professional game, both locally and internationally.
Long before becoming one of the country’s brightest young stars with Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana at the World Cup, Mofokeng showcased his talent at the 2022 Engen Knockout Challenge while representing the School of Excellence. His performances at the tournament attracted interest from several Premier Soccer League clubs, with Orlando Pirates ultimately securing the signature of the rising star.
Today, Mofokeng’s journey has come full circle with a move to one of Belgium’s leading clubs, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, underlining the Engen Knockout Challenge’s long-standing contribution to identifying and developing South Africa’s next generation of football players, coaches and match officials.
Congratulating Mofokeng on his achievement, Engen Brand & Sponsorship Manager, Tsholo Tiro, said his success reflected what the tournament was created to achieve.
“Relebohile Mofokeng’s journey is a source of immense pride for the Engen Knockout Challenge. Watching him progress from representing the School of Excellence to becoming one of Africa’s brightest young players and earning a move to Europe, is exactly why we continue investing in youth football. His success reinforces our belief that this is truly Where Diski Legends Start.”
The 21-year-old is not the only recent graduate to shine brightly at the World Cup. KwaZulu-Natal-born defender, Mbekezeli Mbokazi (20) caught global attention at the global showpiece alongside Mofokeng – adding to the growing list of Engen Knockout Challenge graduates shining at the global stage.
The Engen Knockout Challenge continues to establish itself as South Africa’s premier youth football tournament, producing generations of players for leading clubs, Bafana Bafana and teams across the globe.
Mofokeng’s historic move to Belgium adds another chapter to the Engen Knockout Challenge legacy.
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