Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has found himself in trouble with his club, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, after being fined for arriving late to pre-season preparations. Mokwana, along with teammates Yan Sasse and Rodrigo Rodriguez, has been excluded from full team training and ordered to work separately with a physical trainer until further notice.
The Tunisian giants are known for their strict discipline, and this incident has quickly made headlines both in Tunisia and South Africa. Mokwana, who joined Esperance with high expectations following his impressive performances for Bafana Bafana, is yet to make his debut for the club this season. The timing of this setback is especially disappointing, as the 2025/26 campaign has already started.
The trio’s absence has meant missing two important fixtures, including the Tunisian Super Cup victory. While the club celebrated lifting the trophy, Mokwana and his fellow disciplined players were nowhere near the matchday squad.
Sources close to the club suggest that Esperance’s management is determined to maintain professionalism and commitment from all players, regardless of their star status. The fines and exclusion are seen as a clear message to the rest of the squad that discipline comes first.
For Mokwana, the incident could be a learning curve as he looks to win back his place in the team and make an impact in Tunisian football. Fans back home will be eager to see him back on the pitch, especially with Bafana Bafana’s upcoming fixtures in mind.
Whether this setback will delay his rise at Esperance remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the club is making it clear that no player is bigger than the team.
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