| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Mokoena | ||
| Date of birth | (1975-03-31) 31 March 1975 (age 49) | ||
| 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 | ? | (?) |
| 2003–2007 | Black Leopards | ? | (?) |
| 2007–2008 | Mofolo Leeds | ? | (?) |
| 2008–2009 | Lusitano | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1995 | South Africa U-23 | 4 | (0) |
| 1998 | South Africa | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Mokoena (born 31 March 1975 in Johannesburg) is a South African former football player. He was widely known by his nickname Naughty due to frequent misbehaviour, scandals and controversies.
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.
International career
Mokoena played four matches for South Africa U23 team in 1995. Mokoena was included in the South Africa national football team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France but did not play. 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.
References
- 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.
- "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.
| South Africa squad – 1998 FIFA World Cup | ||
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