William Mokoena (born 31 March 1975 in

Johannesburg Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a megacity, and is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. According to Demo ...

) 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 Manning Rangers is a now defunct South African Association Football, football club based in Durban. The side is best remembered as the Champions of the Inaugural season of South Africa's Premier Soccer League. History The club was founded in 192 ...

, Orlando Pirates and

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. After being relegated with African Wanderers during 2000–01 season, he was signed by

Moroka Swallows Moroka Swallows Football Club (often known as simply Swallows or The Birds) is a South African professional football club based in Soweto in the city of Johannesburg in the Gauteng province. Founded in 1947, Swallows are one of the original two ...

International career

Mokoena played four matches for South Africa U23 team in 1995. Mokoena was included in the

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for the

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but did not play. He chose to return home, along with

Brendan Augustine Brendan Augustine (born 26 October 1971 in East London) is a South African former football player. He played professionally for Bush Bucks, LASK Linz (Austria) and Ajax Cape Town. He played for South Africa national soccer team and was a pa ...

after being fined R100,000 for breaches of discipline after breaking curfew set by coach Philippe Troussier.

References

1975 births Living people Soccer players from Johannesburg South African Sotho people South African men's soccer players 1998 FIFA World Cup players Manning Rangers F.C. players Orlando Pirates F.C. players AmaZulu F.C. players Moroka Swallows F.C. players Black Leopards F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Lusitano F.C. (South Africa) players {{SouthAfrica-footy-bio-stub