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The South African
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs eye Bafana star but club slap R20m price tag
Kaizer Chiefs target Elias Mokwana could be available this transfer market as Espérance places a R20 million price tag. The 25-year-old has had a good debut season with the Tunisian giants, scoring three times in 25 appearances. Mokwana has also featured in the FIFA Club World Cup, and despite his good performance, his side was knocked out in the group stages. According to Africafoot , Espérance is open to letting the Bafana Bafana player leave but is holding out for a fee in the region of R20 million. Despite limited playing time this past season, Mokwana played a role in the club's successful campaign that saw them secure a domestic league and cup double. According to Soccer Laduma , Amakhosi are looking to bring back the player back in the PSL. 'The Siya crew has been informed that Kaizer Chiefs are exploring the feasibility of bringing the Bafana Bafana international back to South Africa. While no formal approach has been made yet, Mokwana is understood to be open to return,' the publication added. Esperance have placed a 20m price tag on Mokwana but it remains to be seen if Kaizer Chiefs will spent that amount of money on one player. So far, the Soweto giants have signed six players. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
CAF
21-06-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Espérance winger Mokwana hails team effort after Club World Cup lifeline
Published: Saturday, 21 June 2025 Esperance winger Elias Mokwana has hailed his side's collective response following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC at the FIFA Club World Cup, a result that keeps the Tunisian giants in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages. The South African forward was a lively presence throughout the Group D clash at GEODIS Park in Nashville and was quick to emphasise the importance of togetherness in bouncing back from their opening loss to Flamengo. 'We played as a team today, and we fixed the problems that we had for the last game,' Mokwana said after the match. 'We are grateful for the three points.' Esperance struggled for rhythm in their first match against the Brazilian champions, falling 2-0. But against LAFC, they showed greater organisation, discipline, and attacking purpose. Their persistence paid off in the 70th minute when Youcef Belaili pounced on a loose ball in the box and rifled a low shot past Hugo Lloris to seal the win. The result eliminated LAFC from the competition while moving Esperance level on points with Chelsea, setting up a decisive final group game in Philadelphia. Mokwana's contributions were key in stretching LAFC's defence and helping Esperance gain the upper hand in wide areas—a crucial improvement from the previous match. 'We knew we had to come together, fight for each other and for our fans,' he added. 'Today we showed the kind of spirit it takes to win on this stage.' Esperance now face Chelsea on Tuesday in a must-win encounter. A victory would see them advance to the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in the club's history.
The South African
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Three Bafana wingers
Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with Bafana Bafana attackers Elias Mokwana, who plays for Esperance in Tunisian, and Polokwane City's Oswin Appollis. While last week's biggest reports claimed Amakhosi have tabled an offer to sign Mokwana from Esperance, this new update says otherwise. According to Soccer Laduma, the Kaizer Chiefs are not working on a deal to sign Mokwana. Instead, the club is edging closer to signing Appollis. Spotted: Sundowns' squad for the FIFA Club World Cup 'Chiefs are not interested in Elias Mokwana. If it was last season maybe it could have been true but not at the moment. Yes, the team is looking at beefing up the squad but it's obviously not Elias Mokwana. That's not true,' a source told Soccer Laduma … Full Story here. Former Kaizer Chiefs striker names best player in SA Kaizer Chiefs are linked with another high-profile winger. He is Mihlali Mayambela, who plays for Aris Limassol and Bafana Bafana. New reports say the 28-year-old is setting his sights on returning to South Africa since moving to Europe as a teenager nine years ago. According to iDiski Times' Sinethemba Makonco, Mayambela is keen on playing for Kaizer Chiefs, a team he represented at under-15 level… Full Story here. Another Orlando Pirates player to Kaizer Chiefs? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Two wingers
Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with Bafana Bafana midfielders Elias Mokwana, who plays for Esperance in Tunisian, and Polokwane City's Oswin Appollis. While last week's biggest reports claimed Amakhosi have tabled an offer to sign Mokwana from Esperance, this new update says otherwise. According to Soccer Laduma, the Kaizer Chiefs are not working on a deal to sign Mokwana. Instead, the club is edging closer to signing Appollis. Kaizer Chiefs target is the best in his country Kaizer Chiefs' Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, and the head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. Images: @kaizerchiefs/X Spotted: Sundowns' squad for the FIFA Club World Cup 'Chiefs are not interested in Elias Mokwana. If it was last season maybe it could have been true but not at the moment. Yes, the team is looking at beefing up the squad but it's obviously not Elias Mokwana. That's not true,' a source told Soccer Laduma . 'If you were talking about Appollis I could have agreed with you. It's an open secret that Chiefs are interested in him. The negotiations are believed to be at an advanced stage as there are a few logistics they are working on but not Elias Mokwana,' another source said. The outlet also got in touch with Mokwana's representatives, Cream Sports, who said: 'It's not true. Elias Mokwana is not joining Kaizer Chiefs. There is nothing like that. I think people are having wishes, and it's one of those disturbing stories. We have not received nor heard any word from Chiefs and I can tell you, Mokwana is still happy at Esperance.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Agent denies ‘disturbing' Bafana winger to Chiefs reports
'It's just people having wishes, and it's one of those disturbing stories,' said Cream Sports. Esperance Elias Mokwana will not be moving to Kaizer Chiefs, according to the player's agency. Picture: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix The agency representing Bafana Bafana and Esperance winger Elias Mokwana has denied rumours he could be sold by the Tunisian giants to Kaizer Chiefs. ALSO READ: Basadien 'privileged' to captain Bafana 'There is no truth in those reports about Mokwana joining Kaizer Chiefs, there's nothing, nothing like that,' sports agency Cream Sports told Chiefs-linked Mokwana 'still happy at Esperance' 'It's just people having wishes, and it's one of those disturbing stories. 'His camp has not received nor heard any word from Chiefs and I can tell you, Mokwana is still happy at Esperance,' the agency concluded. Mokwana moved to Esperance from Sekhukhune United this past season, and helped them do a league and cup double, as well as reach the Caf Champions League quarterfinals, where they lost to Mamelodi Sundowns. He was in and out of the Esperance side, however, and was reported to be close to leaving the club in November over a contract dispute. ALSO READ: Williams and Lebusa reflect on CAF heartbreak Looking for reinforcements Chiefs are looking to reinforce their attacking options for next season, after a disappointing campaign, in which they finishd ninth in the Betway Premiership.
