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Kaizer Chiefs now FAVOURITES to sign Bafana Bafana star ahead of Pirates
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Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly at the head of the queue to sign Elias Mokwana from Sekhukhune. Orlando Pirates had expressed an interest in the winger.
Kaizer Chiefs keen on Orlando Pirates target Mokwana
24-year-old Sekhukhune United winger Elias Mokwana has shone this season with four goals and three assists in 15 league appearances. He’s in the latest Bafana squad for friendlies against Algeria and Andorra. Mokwana arrived at Babina Noko from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Platinum City Rovers in 2022. He was also on the Afcon standby list. According to The Citizen, Mokwana has always admired Chiefs but has admitted to having a soft spot for Pirates as well.
According to the source, the wide attacker has always been an admirer of Chiefs, though he also has a soft spot for Pirates. Right now, Chiefs are favourites if the Glamour Boys table a satisfactory offer to the player, whose desire is to be a regular starter for his country.
Decision time for Mokwana
“It’s confusing for a player when two big teams are eager to sign him, especially if there is that one team that has your heart,” a source told the Mgosi Squad.
“But, when things like this happen you have to make a proper choice. Sometimes it’s not all about money, because you just want to see your career elevated and to be recognised. For him, it is about getting as much game time as he can and being able to feature more for Bafana,” said the source.
“What’s good is that he is only 24 years old, and any team that will be able to get him will know that they have made a good investment. He has been doing well for Sekhukhune, that’s why he has been called up to Bafana Bafana.
“In my view, a move to Chiefs will be good because they are building and if you look at the squad they have, he will be able to play. It will be difficult if he chooses Pirates, the competition is much tougher. But, he is a good player and I believe whichever team he choose he will be able to play.”
NEO BOHLOKO MADE DISKI CHALLENGE KAIZER CHIEFS HISTORY
In February 2023, Kaizer Chiefs youngster Bohloko became the youngster goal-scorer in DDC history when he was just 14. He’s in the Golden Boot race this season, currently with 13 strikes to his name with nine matches left in the season. He started the campaign slowly, scoring just twice before the mid-season break for Afcon. He’s returned in red-hot form in 2024 with 11 goals in eight outings since.
Is he too good for this level of football, even at his tender age? It appears so.
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