Elias Mokwana set for move to Saudi Pro League

Espérance Sportive de Tunis winger Elias Mokwana is expected to join Saudi club Al-Hazem SC imminently.

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According to available press reports, Espérance Sportive de Tunis’ management has approved the loan of the South African to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hazem SC, in the absence of attractive financial offers to sell him permanently. Furthermore, the Saudi club will cover all costs related to the player.

Mokwana responded positively to Al-Hazem’s loan offer, which facilitated negotiations and finalized the agreement. Al-Hazem earned promotion from the Saudi second tier to the top flight Saudi Pro League this season after finishing third place and advancing through the promotion playoffs.

According to the agreement reached between the management of Espérance Sportive de Tunis and the leaders of the Saudi club, the transfer of Elias Mokwana will be done in the form of a loan with an option to buy, which will allow ES Tunis to generate additional revenue while freeing up space for the registration of a new foreign player at the level of the Tunisian Ligue 1.

Mokwana contributed 7 goals and 4 assists in 38 games across all competitions for EST after joining ahead of last season. The 25-year-old previously starred for Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United and began his professional career in South Africa’s second tier (now known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship) with Platinum City Rovers.

EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Ablam Gnamesso for Pan-Africa Football.