William Mokoena Explained

William Mokoena
Fullname:William Mokoena
Birth Date:31 March 1975
Birth Place:Johannesburg, South Africa
Position:Midfielder
Years1:–1998
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Years2:1998–1999
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Years3:1999–2000
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Years4:2000–2001
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Years5:2001–2003
Clubs5:Moroka Swallows
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Years6:2003[1] –2007
Clubs6:Black Leopards
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Years7:2007–2008
Clubs7:Mofolo Leeds
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Years8:2008–2009
Clubs8:Lusitano
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Nationalyears1:1995[2]
Nationalteam1:South Africa U-23
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:1998
Nationalteam2:South Africa
Nationalcaps2:0
Nationalgoals2:0

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]

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

Mokoena 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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.zoutnet.co.za/details/29–08–2003/silver_stars_hold_leopards_to_a_draw/1610
  2. http://www.safa.net/UserFiles/safa.intoweb.co.za/File/U–23_games.PDF
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20160404080423/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=170649/ William MOKOENA
  4. Web site: Naughty Mokoena Going For Trials In Australia . Goal.com. 2 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Mokoena's Naughty days are set to end. Iol.co.za.
  6. http://www.safa.net/UserFiles/safa.intoweb.co.za/File/U-23_games.PDF
  7. Web site: FIFA.com. 16 October 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071016162428/http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=1013/teams/team=43883.html. 2 December 2021. 16 October 2007.
  8. Web site: Football: Naughty partner offers apology. 22 June 1998. The Independent. 2 December 2021.