Elias Mokwana of South Africa challenges Abdu Aziizi Kayanda of Uganda during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 06 September 2024
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Siya sources close to the player have indicated that FC Twente have reached out to both Esperance and Mokwana’s representatives, noting that a move could materialise soon.
The insiders added that Mokwana’s impressive performances in the CAF Champions League and for Bafana Bafana have significantly raised his profile, attracting inquiries from various parties.
“There have been teams in South Africa as well as in France interested in him but now the most serious one is the team from Holland. It’s FC Twente. They have seen him in action for both Esperance and Bafana Bafana and they are happy with what they have seen. The thing is they have most of their scouts based in North Africa but they have different recruiters and agents who they work with and some of them are the ones who have recommended Elias (Mokwana) to the team,” said the Siya source.
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“So FC Twente have inquired about him to Esperance and that is where things are at the moment. We just have to monitor what’s going on with his future as there are many teams interested in him from different European countries. His future looks really bright,” the Siya source told Soccer Laduma.
Since his move to Tunisia at the start of the season, Mokwana has become a regular for Bafana Bafana and has scored two goals in eight Tunisian Ligue Professionelle 1 matches. He has also been a key contributor in the CAF Champions League, finding the back of the net on multiple occasions. If Mokwana joins FC Twente, he would become the second South African star to play for that particular Dutch side, following in the footsteps of former Bafana Bafana striker Bernard Parker, who spent seasons with the club from 2009 to 2011 before returning to South Africa to join Kaizer Chiefs.
Should Mokwana join FC Twente, it would mark a significant step in his burgeoning career. As Mokwana navigates these opportunities, his potential transfer reflects a growing appreciation for his talents on the European stage, promising a bright future ahead.
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