Bafana Bafana Star Sets New Record in North Africa After Winning League Title

• Elias Mokwana has etched his name into the history books by helping Esperance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis) clinch the Tunisian league title in his debut season
• The Bafana Bafana star impressed in North African league with his dynamic performances, becoming a key figure in the club’s successful title campaign
• The former Sekhukhune United star's achievement marks a proud moment for South African football, and was duly celebrates by fans on social media

Bafana Bafana star Elias Mokwana has made history by leading his club, Esperance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis), to the Tunisian league title in his very first season in North Africa.

On Sunday evening, ES Tunis clinched the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 title with a commanding 5-0 win over Olympique Beja at the Stade du 7 Novembre. Mokwana, who had already made an impact throughout the season, joined the scoring party by coming off the bench in the second half to net his team’s fifth goal of the game.

With this win, ES Tunis secured the title with one match to spare, finishing the season on 65 points. The second-placed side, Monastir, trails with 61 points after 29 matches played.

Esperanace put their CAF Champions League disappointment behind their back after being knocked out by Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mokwana sets record in Tunisia

According to iDiskiTimes, Mokwana became the first South African to win the Tunisian league title, marking a historic achievement in the competition's history.

This victory also marked the 34th league title for ES Tunis, making them the most successful club in Tunisian football history.

Mokwana’s historic season in Tunisia has not only made waves in the North African league but also solidified his legacy as one of South Africa’s finest football exports this season.

The former Sekhukhune United winger joined ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana as one of the South African players who won the league title abroad.

The Bafana Bafana defender's club FCSB lifted the Romanian league title back-to-back and 27-year-old was part of the important players in their squad.

Fans hails Mokwana after making history in Tunisia

Oriel Nkosi said:

"Congrats to him, but We need him at naturena together with Khanyisa Mayo."

Sedriek MSM reacted:

"Good one. We want them to eliminate Dunu in the Champs league next season."

Grrrreqi commented:

"What a fantastic player of the beautiful game. We are yet to see the best."

Mpaks👑 mentioned:

"Incredible player from SA."

Kindness threw shades at Chiefs after Mokwana won the league:

"He dodged a bullet by not joining the very small kaizer chiefs."

Holla Downs joked:

"If chiefs was a big team they will go and fetch him ,but we know they not 😅."

HAkim added:

"Good for @BafanaBafana mokwana le ngezana kedi champions."

Bafana striker Hlongwane scores in MLS

Briefly News earlier reported that Bafana Bafana forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane shone brightly as he helped Minnesota United cruise to a dominant 3-0 win against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in their Major League Soccer tie.

Hlongwane opened his 2025 season account with a 32nd-minute strike and earned the Man of the Match award for his influential performance, stealing the spotlight from Messi on the night.

Source: Briefly News