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]
References
- ^ [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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