South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Bafana Bafana international winger Elias Mokwana, who returns to the domestic league after two seasons playing abroad.
The Soweto-based club confirmed the arrival of the 27-year-old winger, who joins Amakhosi following spells in North Africa and the Middle East.
Mokwana brings valuable international and club experience to Kaizer Chiefs, having previously featured for Sekhukhune United before securing a move to Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2024.
His transfer to Espérance marked a significant step in his professional career, providing him with the opportunity to compete outside South Africa and gain experience in African and international football.
However, the winger has now returned to South Africa, where he will look to make an impact with one of the country’s most successful and widely supported football clubs.
Who Is Elias Mokwana?
Born in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, Mokwana has established himself as a talented attacking player, earning recognition for his performances at club level and his involvement with the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.
His experience with Sekhukhune United helped raise his profile in South African football before his move to Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2024.
The 27-year-old’s ability to operate in wide attacking positions is expected to provide Kaizer Chiefs with additional options in the final third as the club continues to strengthen its squad.
What Mokwana Brings to Kaizer Chiefs
Mokwana’s arrival represents another important addition to the Kaizer Chiefs squad as the club seeks to improve its competitiveness in South African football.
His experience playing in different football environments, combined with his international exposure with Bafana Bafana, could prove valuable as Amakhosi pursue their ambitions.
The winger will also be expected to bring attacking creativity, pace and experience to the team’s forward line.
Welcoming their new signing, Kaizer Chiefs expressed excitement about having him join the club’s family, using the message: “Welcome to the Kaizer Chiefs Family.”
The announcement was accompanied by the club’s popular hashtags, #Amakhosi4Life and #TheKingdomIsRising.
Mokwana will now look forward to beginning a new chapter in his career at Naturena, where supporters will be eager to see what the Bafana Bafana international can contribute to the club.
His return to South African football adds further experience and quality to the Kaizer Chiefs squad as the Soweto giants continue their push to re-establish themselves among the leading forces in the Premier Soccer League.
