South African defensive midfielder Teboho Mokoena, 29, stated that he has always wanted to play outside South Africa. He said that over the years he has received many offers to play abroad, but his club wanted to keep him to help win the CAF African Club Championship, which they have recently won. Mokoena said he believes that after the World Cup it is the right time to continue his career abroad. Mokoena has 51 caps and 9 goals for South Africa and recorded 4 goals and 2 assists in 23 league appearances in the 2025/2026 season. His contract with Mamelodi Sundowns runs until June 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €2.80m. Club Brugge has been linked with the player.