Elias Mokwana has made an unforgettable mark on South African football by helping Esperance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis) secure the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 title in his very first season. The Bafana Bafana star’s dynamic performances throughout the campaign played a crucial role in the team’s success, and his contribution was capped off in the final match of the season.
On Sunday, ES Tunis triumphed with a dominant 5-0 victory over Olympique Beja at the Stade du 7 Novembre. Mokwana, who had been instrumental throughout the season, came off the bench to score the fifth goal, sealing the victory and the league title for his team.
With this win, ES Tunis secured the title with one match to spare, finishing on 65 points, while second-placed Monastir trailed behind with 61 points. The victory also marked the 34th league title for ES Tunis, cementing their place as the most successful club in Tunisian football history.
Mokwana’s achievement is even more significant as he becomes the first South African to win the Tunisian league title, a historic milestone that has been widely celebrated by fans on social media. This victory also helped ES Tunis put their CAF Champions League disappointment behind them after being knocked out by Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mokwana’s debut season in North Africa has been nothing short of remarkable, and his contributions to ES Tunis’ success have made him a standout figure in both Tunisian football and South African sports history.
