Kaizer Chiefs Close In on Elias Mokwana
The Premiership club is reportedly moving to sign the free-agent Bafana Bafana winger as it looks to fix its goal-scoring problems.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Soccer
Kaizer Chiefs are closing in on the signing of free-agent winger Elias Mokwana, who parted ways with Tunisian club Espérance last month. No official agreement has been confirmed between the club and the player.
Why it matters
Kaizer Chiefs have struggled to score consistently this season and currently sit fifth on the Betway Premiership standings. Mokwana could add pace, creativity and attacking threat to a squad seeking more goals.
Mokwana is 27 and has played at two major international tournaments with Bafana Bafana, after previously featuring for Sekhukhune United before his move to Tunisia. Whether a deal will be completed has not yet been confirmed by either side.
The players
Kaizer Chiefs
A Johannesburg-based club in the Betway Premiership, known for its large South African fan base and its home ground at Naturena.
Elias Mokwana
A 27-year-old Bafana Bafana winger who has represented South Africa at two major international tournaments.
The details
Soccer Laduma reported that Kaizer Chiefs identified Mokwana as a potential solution to their goal-scoring problems, and the club has brought in several new attacking players this season. Mokwana, a free agent since leaving Espérance, previously played for Sekhukhune United before his move abroad.
Timeline
October 2026: Mokwana parted ways with Espérance.
2 November 2026: Reports emerged of a possible Chiefs move.
Season Trajectory
Kaizer Chiefs have brought in several new attacking players this season, and a Mokwana signing would extend that effort to address their goal-scoring struggles. With the club fifth in the Betway Premiership, added attacking options could affect their push up the table.
If a deal is completed, Mokwana would become an option in Chiefs' attack and could feature in fantasy line-ups for the remainder of the season. Fans should watch for an official announcement, as no agreement has yet been confirmed.
The takeaway
Kaizer Chiefs' interest in Mokwana shows the club is actively searching for attacking solutions while its scoring remains inconsistent. Whether the move materialises will become clearer once an official agreement is announced.
Further reading
For more on the club's season, explore our Soccer coverage.
