Kaizer Chiefs' reported signing of Elias Mokwana could come with a disciplinary concern, following revelations about the winger's history of bookings during his professional career.

The former Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns-linked attacker has reportedly completed a move to Naturena, with an official announcement expected from the club.

However, a report by The South African has drawn attention to Mokwana's disciplinary record, raising questions about how his temperament could affect Chiefs during the remainder of the campaign.

Mokwana's yellow-card numbers attract attention

Statistics from his recent playing career show that the South African international has accumulated several yellow cards.

During the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League campaign with Al Hazem, where he played on loan from Espérance, Mokwana received six yellow cards in 24 league appearances.

He also committed 32 fouls during that campaign, averaging approximately 2.09 fouls per 90 minutes. stats, career and market value +1

His previous statistics also show that he received nine yellow cards in 51 appearances for Sekhukhune United across the recorded competitions. Opta Analyst

These figures suggest that discipline could be an area Chiefs' technical team will need to monitor.

What could this mean for Kaizer Chiefs?

Mokwana's aggressive approach could be useful in certain situations, particularly when pressing opponents and competing for possession.

However, frequent bookings can create problems for a team, especially when important players become unavailable through suspension.

For Chiefs, maintaining squad availability will be important as they attempt to improve their performances and compete for silverware.

The winger's ability to contribute offensively will also be under scrutiny, meaning his overall performances will matter more than disciplinary statistics alone.

A potential boost for Da Cruz

If the reported signing is officially confirmed, Mokwana could provide Fernando Da Cruz with another attacking option.

His experience in South Africa, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia could also help him adapt to the demands of the Betway Premiership.

Nevertheless, Chiefs will want the winger to combine his attacking qualities with greater discipline on the pitch.

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