SuperSport United have confirmed the worst kept secret in South African football with the news that midfielder Teboho Mokoena has joined Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
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The 24-year-old makes the move for an undisclosed fee, which is believed to be a record for a transfer between two DStv Premiership clubs.
“Teboho has served our club with distinction since joining us in his mid teens,” SuperSport CEO Stan Matthews said. “He has helped us win four major trophies and has consistently delivered on and off the field of play, which is why our Chairman Khulu Sibiya gave his blessing for this move.
SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns have agreed terms for the permanent move of Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena with immediate effect for an undisclosed fee.
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“He has made us proud by representing South Africa from Under-17 to the Under-23 Olympics team and now Bafana Bafana. He was PSL Young Player of the Year and is a fantastic role model for young players to follow in how to manage a professional career in sport.
“As a young man he gives generously of his money and his time to the communities from where he grew up. He will remain a special son of our club alongside special names like Kamohelo Mokotjo, Daine Klate, Kermit Erasmus and Ronwen Williams.
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“While we are obviously very sad to lose him as a player, we are delighted for him that he has earned himself a big move to a great club and wish him the best of luck at this crossroads in his career. “
Mokoena made over 150 appearances for Matsatsantsa and had also courted interest from Belgian side Anderlecht.