William Mokoena (born 31 March 1975[3] in Johannesburg) is a South African former football player. He was widely known by his nickname Naughty due to frequent misbehaviour, scandals and controversies.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Mokoena | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1998 | Manning Rangers | ? | (?) |
| 1998–1999 | Orlando Pirates | ? | (?) |
| 1999–2000 | AmaZulu | ? | (?) |
| 2000–2001 | African Wanderers | ? | (?) |
| 2001–2003 | Moroka Swallows | ? | (?) |
| 2003[1]–2007 | Black Leopards | ? | (?) |
| 2007–2008 | Mofolo Leeds | ? | (?) |
| 2008–2009 | Lusitano | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1995[2] | South Africa U-23 | 4 | (0) |
| 1998 | South Africa | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He has played for Manning Rangers, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu. After being relegated with African Wanderers during 2000–01 season, he was signed by Moroka Swallows.[5]
International career
editMokoena played four matches for South Africa U23 team in 1995.[6] Mokoena was included in the South Africa national football team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France but did not play.[7] He chose to return home, along with Brendan Augustine after being fined R100,000 for breaches of discipline after breaking curfew set by coach Philippe Troussier.[8]
References
edit- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ [2] [dead link]
- ^ William MOKOENA, FIFA.com
- ^ "Naughty Mokoena Going For Trials In Australia". Goal.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Mokoena's Naughty days are set to end". Iol.co.za.
- ^ [3] [dead link]
- ^ "FIFA.com". 16 October 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Football: Naughty partner offers apology". The Independent. 22 June 1998. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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