South African defensive midfielder Teboho Mokoena is being linked with a move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Saudi Pro League side Al‑Ettifaq, with the 29-year-old’s future in the Betway Premiership now under scrutiny.
Data from Transfermarkt lists Al‑Ettifaq as a potential destination for the Sundowns No 4, although the probability of the deal remains unclear and is currently marked as “?”. With no public contract expiry date recorded for Mokoena at Sundowns, the possibility of him running down his terms and moving as a free agent in a future window has added a layer of intrigue to the speculation.
Mokoena, born in Bethlehem in South Africa’s Free State on 24 January 1997, is valued at €2.80m, a figure that could tempt Al‑Ettifaq as they continue to target experienced players from established African leagues. Standing at 1.77m and operating primarily as a defensive midfielder, the right-footed South African has been a key figure in Sundowns’ midfield structure.
The rumour surfaces on the back of another busy domestic campaign for Sundowns, where Mokoena has regularly anchored the side in the DStv Premiership. In a recent league outing against domestic rivals (match details not specified in the available data), he featured in his customary holding role as Sundowns continued their push at the top end of the table, underlining why he has become one of the most highly regarded midfielders in South Africa.
Mokoena has built his reputation in the South African top flight and is tied closely to Sundowns’ recent domestic dominance. A switch to Al‑Ettifaq and the Saudi Pro League would mark his first move outside South Africa and a significant step in his career trajectory.
If the transfer materialises, whether for a fee close to his €2.80m valuation or eventually as a free agent, it could define the next phase of Mokoena’s career, testing his credentials on a new stage and potentially reshaping his standing in both African and Asian football.
