SA-Players-AbroadRelebohile Mofokeng's hopes of featuring in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League have come to an end, while fellow South African Aden McCarthy remains in contention for a place in Europe's elite club competition. Mofokeng was introduced in the 91st minute of extra time, but could not help Union SG find a late equaliser as their Champions League campaign came to an end. Union SG drop into Europa LeagueThe Bafana Bafana international and his teammates will, however, continue their European adventure after dropping into the UEFA Europa League league phase. McCarthy keeps Champions League hopes aliveMeanwhile, former Kaizer Chiefs defender McCarthy’s Champions League journey remains alive after his Sabah FK side booked their place in the play-off round. The Azerbaijani side will now face either Israel's Hapoel Be'er Sheva or Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in the play-off round, with a place in the Champions League league phase at stake.