Elias Mokwana’s proposed move to Wydad Athletic Club has collapsed after the Moroccan side failed to complete the required paperwork before the transfer window closed.
The Bafana Bafana winger, 27, had been negotiating with Wydad over a move after becoming a free agent following his departure from Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
Talks between the two parties had progressed in recent days and the transfer appeared close to completion, but Wydad were unable to submit the necessary documentation before the deadline.
Sources confirmed that completing the registration of a new player becomes complicated once the transfer window has officially closed, leaving Mokwana without a move to the Casablanca club.
The reasons behind the failure to complete the deal remain unclear, with no indication yet of what caused the negotiations to break down after they had advanced towards an agreement.
Mokwana’s next destination is now uncertain, although he is understood to have attracted interest from several clubs.
According to sources cited by iDiski Times, enquiries have come from teams in Algeria, Egypt, Libya and South Africa, potentially giving the 27-year-old several alternatives following the collapse of the Wydad deal.
Wydad had also been linked with another South African international in recent weeks, with reports indicating that the club approached former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Percy Tau.
However, the former Bafana Bafana vice-captain is understood to have turned down Wydad’s approach.
Mokwana spent time with Esperance after leaving South Africa and made 38 appearances for the Tunisian giants, scoring seven goals and registering four assists.
He subsequently spent the previous season on loan at Saudi Pro League side Al Hazem.
With the Wydad opportunity now off the table, Mokwana will have to assess his options as interest from clubs across North Africa and South Africa continues.
