Union St Gilloise Aims for Title Challenge with Strong Squad Enhancements
Union St Gilloise emerges as a strong title contender this season, having narrowly missed out last year to Club Brugge while securing the domestic cup. Under manager David Hubert, the team has enhanced its roster with a mix of talent from various leagues. As the transfer window remains open for another month, Union St Gilloise is likely to receive bids for key players, though they have suitable replacements already within the squad.
Transfers in: Herve Koffi (Lens, loan), Keo Boets (Dessel), Nohim Chibani (Quevilly), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Darius Olaru (FCSB), Ilan Hurtevent (Kortrijk), Ondrej Kricfalusi (Banik Ostrava), Nikki Havenaar (Ried)
Transfers out: Mamadou Barry (Al Shabab, loan), Kjell Scherpen (Ipswich), Jens Teunckens (free), Christian Burgess (Gent)
Key player: Adem Zorgane
Zorgane made a significant impact for Union St Gilloise last season, showcasing his skills as one of the finest central midfielders in the league. The 26-year-old Algerian is essential for the team’s title aspirations, having contributed four goals and nine assists last year. A repeat of his performance would greatly benefit the side.
Young player to watch: Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng joined Union St Gilloise straight after the World Cup this summer, bringing excitement as a highly-rated 21-year-old forward. His presence is already felt, having scored the winning penalty in the Super Cup. Initially, he may play limited minutes from the bench, but a potential departure of Anan Khalaili could lead to more playing time for him.
Union St Gilloise will be one of the title challengers this season. The side missed out last season to Club Brugge, but did pick up the domestic cup. David Hubert’s side have replenished the squad with a decent array of talent from a variety of leagues. While the window remains open for another month, Union St Gilloise will likely see bids coming in for key players. Yet, most of these players replacements are already in the squad.
Transfers in: Herve Koffi (Lens, loan), Keo Boets (Dessel), Nohim Chibani (Quevilly), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Darius Olaru (FCSB), Ilan Hurtevent (Kortrijk), Ondrej Kricfalusi (Banik Ostrava), Nikki Havenaar (Ried)
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Transfers out: Mamadou Barry (Al Shabab, loan), Kjell Scherpen (Ipswich), Jens Teunckens (free), Christian Burgess (Gent)
Key player: Adem Zorgane
Zorgane was a fantastic pick up by Union St Gilloise last season. The 26-year-old Algerian proved himself to be one of the best central midfielders in the league. Union St Gilloise will need him to be that again this year as they push for the title. Zorgane provided Union St Gilloise with four goals and nine assists last season. A similar campaign will be a big boost for the side.
Young player to watch: Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng pretty much left the World Cup straight for Brussels to join Union St Gilloise this summer. The 21-year-old forward is highly rated and will have an entire country behind him whenever he takes to the pitch. He’s already announced himself to the Union faithful by scoring the winning penalty in the Super Cup. His impact may be limited to coming off the bench to start with, but if Anan Khalaili leaves he should be in line for a bump in minutes.
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