William Mokoena

William "Naughty" 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]

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


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