Bafana Bafana star Elias Mokwana Shines for Esperance, Clinches First Silverware in Tunisia
- Former Sekhukhune United striker Elias Mokwana scored during the Tunisian Super Cup final to help Esperance to the title
- Mokwana, a Bafana Bafana star, scored the first goal in the 2-0 victory over Stade Tunisian on Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Local fans reacted on social media to praise Mokwana, saying he made the right decision to leave South Africa
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Bafana Bafana star Elias Mokwana produced a stunning performance on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to help Esperance secure their seventh Supercoupe title.
The Bafana striker scored the opening goal in the 2-0 victory to earn his first piece of silverware since leaving PSL side Sekhukune United at the start of the 2024/2025 season.
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Mokwana joined Esperance amid interest from Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, while he has scored two league goals for the Tunisian giants.
Elias Mokwana is admired at Esperance
Mokwana celebrated his first title at Esperance, according to the tweet below:
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Esperance head coach Laurentiu Reghecampf is an admirer of the 25-year-old, who has scored twice in 10 appearances for Bafana Bafana.
Mokwana has also scored in the CAF Champions League, helping the side qualify for the knockout stages of the continental competition.
The striker is hoping to continue his fine form and could win more titles at Esperance as the side is currently top of the Tunisian league with a four-point lead over Zarzis after 19 matches.
Esperance celebrated their success on Twitter (X):
Mokwana aims for success at club and international level
Mokwana’s fine form at Esperance could keep his place in the Bafana squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March 2025.
Bafana is second in their group, only separated from log leaders Rwanda through goal difference with six games left to play.
Coach Hugo Broos could add Wydad striker Cassius Mailula to his squad to help Mokwana in Bafana’s attacking line-up.
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Fans back Mokwana for more success
Local football fans reacted on social media to praise Mokwana, saying the player made the right decision to join Esperance amid interest from PSL giants.
David Ralebala praised Mokwana:
“Congratulations young man well done’ keep on putting us on the map.”
Makhisi Zizwe Dube said Mokwana made the right decision:
“He was clever not to go to that certain team. He wasn't gonna taste the feeling of winning a cup.”
Baba Ka Kat praised Mokwana for turning down Chiefs:
“He did a great thing by not joining Chiefs.”
Maluckzen Sgush was proud:
“South Africa is well represented.”
Azael Mawila backs Mokwana:
“Congratulations champ.”
Vusay Lubisi says Mokwana is living his dream:
“He went there to win trophies.”
Wael Mhaouek expects more from Mokwana:
“Most of Esperance fans are very impressed by his performance and he is one of our favoured players in the team. He is a fighter and very generous in the field. If he just continues this way he will be in Europe very soon. Thank South Africa for this great player and I hope we gonna recruit more in the future.”
Oscar Mars admired Mokwana:
“He and Mayo are doing the most.”
Jufta Jay Phahlamohlaka hopes Mokwana is happy:
“As long as he is well paid.”
Ayakha Makwaya predicts more silverware:
“Favourites to win the CAF Champions League.”
Thembinkosi Lorch joins Wydad AC
As reported by Briefly News, Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thembinkosi Lorch has joined Moroccan side Wydad AC on a six-month loan.
Lorch has been reunited with South African coach Rulani Mokwana, who worked with the player at Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
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