African football: Mokwana nears Kaizer Chiefs move as young talents make European strides

Elias Mokwana is close to joining Kaizer Chiefs after agreeing personal terms with the South African club, while several young African players have secured moves abroad on 3 November 2026.

The 27-year-old winger has been without a club since terminating his contract with Esperance de Tunis in September. According to FARPost, his move to Amakhosi is subject to a successful medical.

Mokwana previously played for Sekhukhune United and spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Al Hazem. Kaizer Chiefs are looking to strengthen their attack with his signing.

Africafoot’s sources say Mokwana, who is valued at 500,000 euros by Transfermarkt, was also being monitored by Wydad Casablanca several weeks ago.

Faton receives first Benin call-up

Parfait Faton has been called up to the Benin squad for the first time at the age of 16.

The AAS Sarcelles midfielder was selected by coach Gernot Rohr for the two matches against Central African Republic in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Faton previously attended the Centre d’Excellence de N’Dali and the Diambars academy. He has also been training regularly with Paris FC after impressing during a trial.

His early promotion to the national team has nevertheless raised questions about his maturity and the potential risks of involving him at such a young age. Speaking to 229foot, sports columnist Serge Agoli Agbo discussed the teenager’s call-up.

Akinocho signs six-year Villarreal contract

Benin forward Merveille Akinocho has completed a move to Villarreal, where he has signed a six-year contract, according to WAL Data Consulting & Sport Management.

The former Beyond Limits FA player was unable to complete an earlier transfer because of restrictions on foreign minors. Now an adult, he has been able to finalise his move to Spain and will begin with Villarreal’s Under-19 side.

Gambia duo move abroad

Gambian youngster Modou Lamin Ngum has joined ND Ilirija, a club in the Slovenian second division.

The forward has moved permanently from Unique Global FC. The deal is the Slovenian club’s fifth professional transaction of the summer transfer window and gives Ngum another opportunity to establish himself in Europe.

Unique Global FC announced the transfer on its Instagram account.

Another Gambian forward, Alfusainey Ceesay, known as “Bada”, has left Hart Academy FC to join Maccabi Herzliya FC in Israel.

Nyakoi Media TV confirmed that Ceesay will play in Liga Leumit, the country’s second division. The move will allow the young player to continue his development abroad while adapting to a new league and taking another step in his professional career.