Kaizer Chiefs back in for Elias Mokwana after treble season
Kaizer Chiefs have reignited their interest in Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana, according to reports from Tunisian outlet Nessma Sport . The Soweto giants are pushing to land the talented wide man, who currently plays for Tunisian champions Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
Chiefs are now awaiting a final decision from Espérance's management as the Tunisian giants weigh up their options following a historic domestic treble.
Mokwana, 25, has enjoyed a standout debut season in North Africa, featuring in 34 matches across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing four assists. Despite being an unused substitute, he was part of the Espérance squad that edged Stade Tunisien 1-0 on Sunday to lift the Tunisian Cup at the Stade Olympique Hamadi-Agrebi.
That victory capped off a dominant domestic season for Espérance, who also secured the Tunisian Ligue 1 title and the Super Cup, handing Mokwana a clean sweep of local honours in his very first year.
His move to Tunisia appears to have paid off almost immediately, both in terms of silverware and individual development.
Mokwana's consistency at club level has helped him maintain his place in the South African national team setup. If he continues on this upward trajectory, the dynamic winger is well-positioned to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
His performances have not gone unnoticed. Chiefs, long-time admirers of the player, are believed to be keen on finally bringing him to Naturena.
'Remember Mokwana's first choice was Kaizer Chiefs before he left for Tunisia, but Sekhukhune didn't wanna sell locally,' a source revealed.
With Espérance now wrapping up their domestic campaign, focus shifts to the FIFA Club World Cup this June. A prestigious stage where Mokwana will showcase his talent alongside fellow South Africans Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula of Wydad Casablanca.
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