Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News: Mokwana set for Naturena!

Kaizer Chiefs are close to securing the services of Bafana Bafana international winger Elias Mokwana to strengthen the attacking department.

The 27-year-old is a free agent after parting ways with Esperance de Tunis who he had joined from Sekhukhune United. The Glamour Boys wanted to bring him to Naturena Village but the Tunisian heavyweights pounced on the versatile attacker.

Last season, Mokwana played for the Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al Hazem albeit on loan from Esperance and scored four goals for them. He was, however, let go by the North Africans who deemed him surplus to requirements.

His deal with Esperance was running until June 2027, nevertheless, an amicable solution was reached with the involved parties making the player a free agent.

What reports say

Kaizer Chiefs have missed experienced players on the wing to help in creating chances and scoring. Injuries to players like Langelihle Phili have made the situation worse, explaining why Mokwana is being considered.

“Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be closing in on the signing of Elias Mokwana; the Soweto giants have opted to bring in the free agent as a solution to their goal-scoring woes,” Soccer Laduma reported.

“Chiefs, facing mounting pressure following an inconsistent goal-scoring issues, have identified Mokwana as an immediate attacking reinforcement and moved swiftly to secure his signature ahead of other interested parties.

“Negotiations between Chiefs and Mokwana’s representatives are ongoing, with a deal potentially concluded in the coming days as the club look to strengthen ahead of the second half of the season,” they added.