French football clubs begin to circle as Mamelodi Sundowns struggle to hold on to Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena in South Africa

With transfer season slowly creeping in, the rumor mill is starting to churn—and all eyes seem to be on one of South Africa’s most consistent performers.

Mamelodi Sundowns are once again fielding interest from abroad for their Bafana Bafana stars, and it’s heating up in a big way.

Mokoena’s Rising Value Grabs French Attention

Teboho Mokoena, the 28-year-old midfield dynamo, has been a pillar of strength for both his club and the South African national team.

With 34 Bafana caps and nearly 300 club appearances under his belt across SuperSport United and now Sundowns, Mokoena’s experience and talent are hard to ignore.

According to insiders, his performances haven’t gone unnoticed internationally.

Interest from European clubs, particularly in France, has been picking up again.

While no specific club name has been revealed just yet, sources suggest inquiries are becoming more frequent—and increasingly difficult for Sundowns to ignore.

“It’s becoming a real challenge for the club,” a source told Soccer Laduma.

“There’s almost always someone reaching out about Tebza.

Right now, we’re hearing from France again, though I can’t confirm which team exactly.”

Champions League Clash Raises the Stakes

On top of the transfer talk, Sundowns are preparing for a major showdown in the CAF Champions League.

They’ll be squaring off against reigning champs Al Ahly in what promises to be an intense second-leg semifinal match.

The first leg ended 0-0, setting up a tense decider this Friday, April 25 at 18:00.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are also still in the mix, having held Pyramids FC to a goalless draw in their own semifinal first leg.

Should they progress, fans could witness an all-South African final, or another high-stakes rematch with Al Ahly.

With $4 million (about R75 million) up for grabs for the tournament’s winner, the motivation to bring the trophy home is higher than ever.

That prize money has nearly doubled since 2022, making this year’s tournament even more financially rewarding.

Should Mokoena Stay or Go?

With all this international interest swirling around Mokoena, fans are starting to ask the tough questions—should he stay and continue building his legacy at home, or take a leap and test his talent in Europe?

Sundowns supporters, what do you think would be a fair transfer price for a player of Mokoena’s caliber? And would you be happy to see him take on a new challenge overseas?