Sundowns Struggling to Keep Bafana Star Worth R50m Amid Interest From Europe

• Mamelodi Sundowns are struggling to retain one of their top Bafana Bafana players as a club in Europe is showing strong interest in signing him in the summer
• The player in question is a Bafana Bafana star, reportedly valued at R50 million, and the club showing interest in him ae reportedly willing to meet his valuation
• The Premier Soccer League giants may face a potential transfer battle if the interest intensifies, as it would be hard for them to fend off the interest if his valuation is met

Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly finding it difficult to keep Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena due to constant interest from clubs in Europe.

The Brazilians have some of the best South African national team players in their ranks, and they constantly receive interest from clubs in Africa and Europe.

Jayden Adams, who joined the club from Stellenbosch FC in the January transfer window, was said to be a player Sevilla are interested in.

Mokoena is now on the list of players Masandawana could lose at the end of the season, as they recently received interest from a club in Europe for the Bafana Bafana star.

Mokoena draws interest from France

According to a report by Soccer Laduma, Mokoena is the latest player being linked with a move away from Sundowns. The South African international is one of the regular players in the Brazilians' line-up and also in the national team.

Sources claimed that a club in French Ligue 1 has made an enquiry about the former SuperSport United midfielder, and the Pretoria giants are struggling to fend off the interest.

"Keeping Tebza long-term is becoming a real challenge. There’s interest in him almost every week or month, and it's starting to overwhelm the club. Most recently, there’s been an enquiry from France—though I can’t reveal which club just yet," the source told the South African publication.

The Bafana Bafana star is reportedly valued at close to R50 million, and any club interested in him would have to cough up that money for Sundowns to be able to let him go.

Reports have it that the French side is willing to meet the R50 million valuation for the South African midfielder, and it’s possible the deal could take place in the summer.

Mokoena has spent three years with Sundowns, having joined them from city rivals SuperSport United in 2022. He signed a new long-term contract with the Brazilians last July.

Mokoena's statistics as a professional

According to Transfermarkt, Mokoena has made 295 professional appearances and has also earned 34 caps for Bafana Bafana.

As a central midfielder, the 28-year-old has scored 29 goals and registered 30 assists in his professional club career; he scored six goals for the national team.

​Teboho Mokoena's stats this season

Teboho Mokoena's potential transfer to Europe aligns with the upcoming summer transfer window, which opens on June 1, 2025, and closes on September 1, 2025.

This window accommodates the FIFA Club World Cup, allowing clubs to register new players for the tournament starting in mid-June.

This season, Mokoena's performance in the Premier Soccer League has been commendable.

According to FootyStats, the midfielder has played 17 matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

His passing accuracy stands at 89.35%, and he averages 0.95 key passes per game, highlighting his playmaking abilities.

Defensively, the stats also show that Mokoena contributes with an average of 1.96 tackles and 0.95 interceptions per 90 minutes. His versatility makes him an attractive prospect for European clubs seeking a dynamic midfielder.

As the transfer window approaches, Mokoena's attacking and defensive prowess position him as a valuable asset for clubs aiming to strengthen their midfield.​

Mokoena put Bafana controversy behind him, shows off R4.5m ride

Briefly News also reported that Mokoena has put the ongoing Bafana Bafana controversy behind him as he was spotted showing off an expensive ride on social media.

The South African international was seen standing next to an R4.5 million Mercedes Benz in the pictures and video he shared online.

Nomso Obiajuru was a contributing writer in this article

Source: Briefly News