Mofokeng stars as South Africans make their mark overseas

Relebohile Mofokeng scored and provided an assist as Royale Union SG beat Cercle Brugge 5-2, while Keletso Makgalwa and Kgaogelo Chauke were also on target for their clubs.

Mofokeng completed the full match for Royale Union SG and played a direct role in two of their goals. Luke Le Roux started for Cercle Brugge before being replaced in the 85th minute.

In Tanzania, Makgalwa continued his recent scoring form as Steve Barker’s Simba SC completed a comfortable 3-0 win over 15 de Agosto in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie on Sunday evening.

The result sent Simba SC through to the group stages of the competition.

In the same tournament, coach Rulani Mokwena guided his Egyptian side into the next round after a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory over El Merriekh Bentiu.

Chauke was among the goals in England, helping Burton secure a 2-1 League One victory against Leyton Orient.

Elsewhere, Bafana Bafana defender Aden McCarthy produced another assured performance at the back as Sabah FK drew 0-0 with Qarabag FK in the Misli Premier League in Azerbaijan.

Sphephelo Sithole played for 21 minutes in Portugal as his side were beaten 2-1 by AFS in Liga Portugal 2.

Luther Singh was involved for 81 minutes for Aris Limassol, who lost 3-1 in Cyprus.

In Austria, Yusuf Maart completed 90 minutes for Ried, while Jaedin Rhodes played 89 minutes as the club drew 2-2 with Sturm Graz.

Rowan Human was on the pitch for the entire match in Albania but could not prevent his side from suffering a 2-0 defeat by Skenderbeu.

Gift Links returned to action in Denmark, playing 19 minutes as Aarhus defeated Viborg 2-1.

Olwethu Makhanya completed the match at centre-back for Rangers, who recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over St Johnstone in Scotland.

In Major League Soccer, Mbekezeli Mbokazi played all 90 minutes for Chicago Fire, while Puso Ditheja appeared for 21 minutes in their 3-2 win over Atlanta United.

Lyle Foster featured for 56 minutes for Houston Dynamo in their goalless draw with Minnesota United. Fellow South African Bongokuhle Hlongwane played the full match for Minnesota.