The star of a South African international winger based in North Africa is continuing to rise, with fresh European interest emerging following his title-winning exploits with his current club.
The Bafana Bafana talent, who made a significant impact in his debut season abroad, is now reportedly attracting attention from yet another European league as his impressive performances continue to catch the eye of scouts.
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As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, there has been European interest in South Africa international winger Elias Mokwana and now sources close to the player have indicated that there is new European interest in him.
The insiders added that the new interest has come about after winning the Tunisian league title, but Esperance de Tunis are not willing to let him go.
"Yes, there is new interest from Europe. It's actually believed to be a Turkish team. You remember there were Belgian and Dutch clubs who were first interested in him. But now there is this Turkish club that had their scouts who have been following his progress and they are apparently looking at a deal as soon as possible," the source told Soccer Laduma.
Meanwhile a second insider further revealed that Esperance are looking at keeping him for another season and that if any deal can happen later, then it should be after the FIFA Club World Cup.
"There are two stumbling blocks to this possible move. One is the Club World Cup. Esperance want him to be there and only negotiate a possible move after that. Secondly it's the fact that the club wants to at least keep him for one more season before they can let him go. So let's wait for the FIFA Club World Cup and we talk after that," the second insider told the Siya crew.
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The Bafana Bafana winger has been a regular since joining the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 champions where the 25-year-old has featured in most games.
This developing situation highlights Mokwana's successful adaptation to North African football and his rising stock on the international stage. Esperance's determination to retain him for the FIFA Club World Cup is understandable given the global showcase it provides for both player and club.
For Mokwana, this expanding European interest represents validation of his decision to move to Tunisia, potentially opening doors to one of Europe's more competitive leagues. As one of South Africa's first players to win a Tunisian championship, his pioneering path could inspire more PSL talents to consider North African clubs as stepping stones to European football. With the Club World Cup approaching, Mokwana's performances against global competition could further inflate his value and expand his list of suitors beyond Turkey, Belgium and the Netherlands.
