Orlando Pirates starlet Camren Dansin has revealed how he is drawing inspiration from Relebohile Mofokeng’s high-profile transfer to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
‘Rele’, as he is affectionately known, completed his move to the Belgian Pro League outfit on Thursday, 2 July 2026. He joined Saint-Gilloise on a four-year deal from the reigning Betway Premiership champions, Pirates.
The talented playmaker, affectionately nicknamed ‘President Yama 2000’, played an instrumental role in helping the Soweto giants clinch the league title last season for the first time in 14 years. His stellar domestic campaign saw him net 10 goals and provide eight assists in 27 league appearances—a return that saw him emerge as the dominant force in the Betway Premiership end-of-season award nominations.
The 21-year-old has been voted into four marquee categories, including the coveted Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, and Young Player of the Season.
A SHARED JOURNEY FROM THE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Interestingly, Mofokeng shares a rich history with teammate Dansin. The duo’s footballing journey traces back to the Transnet School of Excellence before they both linked up with the Buccaneers’ reserve side. Following his promotion to the senior squad in May 2025, the fellow 21-year-old went on to feature in 13 games across all competitions, scoring once and contributing one assist in black and white.
To top off his breakout year, Dansin has earned a nomination for the Betway Premiership Goal of the Season award courtesy of a spectacular strike against Mamelodi Sundowns last November. Fans won’t have to wait long to see if the Pirates pair walk away with the silverware, as the 2026 PSL Awards winners will be announced on July 27 during a live broadcast on SuperSport and SABC.
‘IT’S SOMETHING I DREAM ABOUT’ – CAMREN DANSIN
Speaking to public broadcaster SABC Sport, Dansin expressed how seeing his former teammate’s breakthrough has fuelled his own European ambitions.
“It just shows that hard work pays off because Rele has been very consistent,” Dansin said.
“So, It’s very inspiring. Seeing him make a move overseas is something I dream about as a player.”
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