South African international, Elias Mokwana, realised a lifelong ambition when he signed for Kaizer Chiefs this week. Shortly after putting pen to paper, www.kaizerchiefs.com sat down with the 27-year-old winger to introduce their newest Glamour Boy to the Amakhosi Faithful.

On his heritage:
I was born in Pretoria, where my mother was working, but when I was three, I moved to live with my grandmother in Limpopo; when I was five, I moved to Mpumalanga, where I started school and began playing football.

On his football journey:

After playing junior football for various teams growing up, Polokwane City Rovers scouted me, and I won the ABC Motsepe League, North West stream with them. Later on, I joined Sekhukhune United. After two seasons, I left for Esperance in Tunisia.

On his links with Kaizer Chiefs:

I grew up supporting Amakhosi. I first heard that they were interested in me when I was at Sekhukhune. Instead of going to Esperance, I was supposed to come here, but unfortunately some obstacles prevented it from happening at the time.

On finally receiving the call to sign for Chiefs:

I was sitting with my sisters, and the first thing I did was phone my mother to share the good news with her. I can’t explain the feeling exactly. I’m excited. It’s a very nice feeling. This is a good place with good people, and I am very happy to be here.

On the weight of wearing the Gold & Black:
For me, it is a dream come true. I have always wanted to prove myself in this team and to play a part in bringing some trophies to the Club.