Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of Bafana Bafana forward Elias Mokwana on a free transfer following his departure from Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
The 27-year-old versatile attacker joins Kaizer Chiefs after gaining valuable experience in North Africa and the Middle East.
Mokwana spent the 2024/25 season at Tunisian powerhouse Espérance Sportive de Tunis before being loaned out to Saudi Arabian club Al Hazem in the following season.
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Elias Mokwana enjoyed success during his maiden season at Espérance, helping the Tunisian powerhouse secure the domestic League and Cup double after contributing three goals and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions.
The former Sekhukhune United winger then spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Saudi Arabian club Al Hazem, where he featured in 24 Saudi Pro League matches.
Mokwana made his senior Bafana Bafana debut against Andorra in March 2024 and has gone on to earn 11 caps for the national team.
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He was also part of South Africa’s squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, making two appearances during the continental tournament.
Mokwana will bring valuable experience and depth to the Glamour Boys squad, which is struggling with consistency as they have just managed two wins in the last seven matches across all competitions.
Elias Mokwana will compete with Mfundo Vilakazi and Faiz Abrahams for the starting berth in Kaizer Chiefs’ right-wing position.