William Mokoena

Naughty Mokoena
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Mokoena
Date of birth31 May 1973
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Playing positionMidfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
–1998Manning Rangers?(?)
1998–1999Orlando Pirates?(?)
1999–2000AmaZulu?(?)
2000–2001African Wanderers?(?)
2001–2003Moroka Swallows?(?)
2003[1]–2007Black Leopards?(?)
2007–2008Mofolo Leeds?(?)
2008–2009Lusitano?(?)
National team
1995[2]South Africa U-234(0)
1998South Africa0(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

William "Naughty" Mokoena (born 31 May 1973 in Johannesburg) is a South African football player. He was widely known by his nickname Naughty due to constantly misbehaviour, scandals and controversies.[3]

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.[4]

International career

Mokoena played four matches for South Africa national under-23 football team in 1995.[5] Mokoena was selected for the South Africa national football team squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France but did not play.[6] He was sent home, along with Brendan Augustine for breaches of discipline after breaking curfew set by coach Philippe Troussier.[7]

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. ↑ http://www.goal.com/en/news/1659/south-africa/2009/09/21/1514530/naughty-mokoena-going-for-trials-in-australia
  4. ↑ http://www.iol.co.za/sport/mokoena-s-naughty-days-are-set-to-end-1.499631#.Uch7-Pnqn_I
  5. ↑ http://www.safa.net/UserFiles/safa.intoweb.co.za/File/U-23_games.PDF
  6. ↑ 1998 FIFA World Cup - South Africa Squad
  7. ↑ Football: Naughty partner offers apology