William Mokoena (born 31 March 1975[3] in Johannesburg) is a South African football player. He was widely known by his nickname Naughty due to constantly misbehaviour, scandals and controversies.[4]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Mokoena | ||
Date of birth | (1975-03-31) 31 March 1975 (age 47) | ||
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 | ? | (?) |
National team | |||
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]
Mokoena played four matches for South Africa national under-23 football team in 1995.[6] Mokoena was selected for the South Africa national football team squad 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]
South Africa squad – 1998 FIFA World Cup | ||
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