William Mokoena

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]

William Mokoena
Personal information
Full name William Mokoena
Date of birth (1975-03-31) 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 ? (?)
National team
1995[2] South Africa U-23 4 (0)
1998 South Africa 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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 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]

References
  3. William MOKOENA, FIFA.com
  4. "Naughty Mokoena Going For Trials In Australia". Goal.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  5. "Mokoena's Naughty days are set to end". Iol.co.za.
  7. "FIFA.com". 16 October 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  8. "Football: Naughty partner offers apology". The Independent. 22 June 1998. Retrieved 2 December 2021.


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