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Teboho Mokoena’s representative Glyn Binkin has shut down widely spread speculation about his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team Al Ahly next season.

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What happened

Teboho Mokoena’s representative Glyn Binkin has shut down widely spread speculation about his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team Al Ahly next season.

Why it matters

In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom.co.za, Binkin reiterated the midfielder’s commitment to his Mamelodi Sundowns.

Common ground

In the past few weeks there have been widespread reports about Mokoena’s future at Mamelodi Sundowns, with speculation the midfielder could be moving to join the giants of African football, Al Ahly.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Teboho Mokoena’s representative Glyn Binkin has shut down widely spread speculation about his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team Al Ahly next season.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Glyn Binkin dismissed the rumors of Teboho Mokoena moving to Al Ahly.
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web search NEUTRAL — Teboho Mokoena's agent, Glyn Binkin, has dismissed transfer rumours linking the Mamelodi Sundowns star to Al Ahly, confirming Mokoena's contract runs until 2029.
https://thestar.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-04-29-teboho-mok…
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web search NEUTRAL — Teboho Mokoena's representative Glyn Binkin has shut down widely spread speculation about his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team Al Ahly next season.
https://www.theherald.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-04-29-agent-di…
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web search NEUTRAL — Teboho Mokoena's representative, Glyn Binkin, in an exclusive interview with SportsBoom.co.za, has shut down the widely spread speculation of his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team …
https://www.sportsboom.co.za/soccer/exclusive-agent-shuts-do…
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Claim 2: “Binkin reiterated Mokoena is committed to Mamelodi Sundowns as his contract with the Pretoria-based unit runs until 2030.”
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There is a direct contradiction in the evidence regarding the contract end date. One source explicitly states the contract runs until 2030, while two other sources state it runs until 2029.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club (simply known as the Sundowns) is a South African professional football club based in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng that plays in the Premiership, the first tier of South…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamelodi_Sundowns_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The PSL Player of the Season in South African football is awarded to the most outstanding player. The winner is selected by votes from the premiership coaches.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSL_Player_of_the_Season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teboho Mokoena (born 24 January 1997) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teboho_Mokoena_(soccer,_born_1…
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Claim 3: “Aubrey has extended his contract with Sundowns until June 30 2027 with an option to extend to June 30 2028.”
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The provided evidence does not mention the specific dates June 30, 2027, or the option for June 30, 2028. The most specific date found in the evidence is June 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Agent & contracts Mamelodi Sundowns FC. The agent overview lists all agents representing players of the selected club. Under "Details", you can see how many clients each agent represents in the team.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/mamelodi-sundowns-fc/beraterue…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aubrey Modiba stays with Mamelodi Sundowns as they exercise a contract extension option. The player remains a vital part of the team.The club exercised their option to extend his contract by one year …
https://goalhype.co.za/sa-football/mamelodi-sundowns-secure-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns full-back Aubrey Modiba has stated that their Premier Soccer League rivals Orlando Pirates have a better squad and have an advantage in the title race.Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundown…
https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/mamelodi-sundowns-star-aubr…
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Claim 4: “he has a contract with Sundowns until 2029”
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Multiple sources confirm the contract runs until 2029, contradicting the 2030 claim in index 1.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club (simply known as the Sundowns) is a South African professional football club based in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng that plays in the Premiership, the first tier of South…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamelodi_Sundowns_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The PSL Player of the Season in South African football is awarded to the most outstanding player. The winner is selected by votes from the premiership coaches.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSL_Player_of_the_Season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teboho Mokoena (born 24 January 1997) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teboho_Mokoena_(soccer,_born_1…
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Claim 5: “Sundowns has since extended his contract by a year, with the expiry date set for June 2027.”
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While sources confirm a contract extension for Aubrey Modiba, the specific expiry date of June 2027 is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence; one source mentions an extension to June 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns have extended the contract of a Bafana Bafana player who has been starring at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to the South African's agent.
https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/local/siyagobhoza/agent-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns have extended the contract of a Bafana Bafana player who has been starring at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to the South African's agent.
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/siyagobhoza/agent-aubrey-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the extension of Aubrey Modiba’s contract, ensuring the versatile player remains with the team for the upcoming season. Modiba, who joined Sundowns from SuperSport Uni…
https://goalhype.co.za/sa-football/mamelodi-sundowns-secure-…
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Claim 6: “Fullback Aubrey Modiba’s stand at Sundowns has also been under the microscope. Modiba’s contract was set to expire in June 2026”
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A web search result explicitly states that the club exercised an option to extend his contract, which kept him at the club until June 2026, implying the previous term ended then or the extension reached that date.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aubrey "Postman" Modiba (born 22 July 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a left-midfielder and left-back for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and South Afri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Modiba
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web search NEUTRAL — © 2026 Google LLC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4TXBUKPg90
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web search NEUTRAL — Aubrey Modiba stays with Mamelodi Sundowns as they exercise a contract extension option.The club exercised their option to extend his contract by one year before the May 31 deadline, keeping him at Ch…
https://goalhype.co.za/sa-football/mamelodi-sundowns-secure-…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.