Former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates attacker Tlou Segolela, who coached Elias Mokwana four years ago, has offered some words of advice to the winger as he starts a new life at Kaizer Chiefs.
Mokwana was confirmed as the latest signing for Amakhosi last Wednesday, after he parted ways with Tunisian giants Esperance Tunis.
The 27-year-old joins Chiefs after gaining valuable experience in North Africa and the Middle East. He penned a deal with Esperance in 2024 after a move from Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United.
Mokwana spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Saudi Arabian club Al Hazem, where he featured in 24 Saudi Pro League matches. He also played at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and CAF Champions League in the colours of Esperance.
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Having worked with Mokwana during the 2021/22 season at now-defunct Platinum City Rovers in the NFD, Segolela says he has no doubt the highly rated winger will make an impact at Chiefs.
“Look, I worked with him, and I know his qualities. It’s one of those, you know, great opportunities for any South African player [to play for Kaizer Chiefs],” Segolela told FARPost.
“So, obviously, he needs to step in and hit the ground running in terms of delivery so that he can get back to the Bafana Bafana setup and fight for his place because now it’s the qualifiers for AFCON. He needs to be there. He needs to get into that space and maintain it and play a part as the nation is doing well on the world stage.”
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Despite admitting that Mokwana came back to South Africa too soon, Segolela added that the move to the Soweto giants will benefit both the club and the player.
“For Elias, obviously joining Kaizer Chiefs is one of those, you know, interesting career moves for any South African player,” he declared.
“But for him, we would have expected him to stay longer outside the country. As you all know, it is difficult to get out of South Africa. But for both parties, it’s a great move. They need each other, you know. It’s quite a unique player; he possesses so many elements around the wings.
“He’s a player who is able to take on defenders. He also comes back and helps the team in defence. So, obviously, with a bit of African experience and also the Saudi Arabian experience, it will come in handy for Kaizer Chiefs.”
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