Friday, November 28, 2008

Who is my Legend???

I’ve realised that no list I could ever pile up would be finished of great players. Not even if I decided to include another 20 or even 50 more soccer players. There are simply so many great legends eMzansi to have played the beautiful game over the years; in different positions, and in different eras. It is simply impossible for any list to be the ultimate list of all time. This list of 25 players is one that myself, and my educated friends put together. We are building a legend’s list – please put the name of a legend you think deserves to be in our Diskioff Legends list.

Remember these Legends baf’wethu:
• Patrick "Ace" Ntsoelengoe
• Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba
• Doctor “16v” Khumalo
• Thomas “Who’s Fooling Who?” Hlongwane
• Peter Balac
• Jomo "Black Prince of South African Soccer" Sono
• Nelson "Teenage" Dladla
• Vusi "Computer" Lamola,
• Jingles Perreira
• Joel "Ace" Mnini
• Sylvester "City" Kole
• Marks "Go man go" Maponyane
• Johannes "Ryder" Mofokeng
• Leonard "Wagga Wagga" Likoebe
• Neil "Mokoko" Tovey
• Kaizer “Chincha Guluva” Motaung
• Suliman "Bump-jive" Bhamjee
• Bonginkosi "Ace" Mnikathi
• Vusi "Maria Maria" Lamola
• Samuel "Ewee" Kambuli
• Mike "Tsetse Fly" Ntombela
• Dumisane "Richman" Ngubane
• Joseph "Banks" Setlhodi
• Joel "Fire" Faya
• Simon "Bull" Lehoko

Please put the names in the COMMENT section:
Kind Regards,

Proffesor Khumalo
Diskioff Chief Director
proffesor.khumalo.diskoff@gmai.com

55 comments:

  1. This is my guy Proff!

    Lucas “Rhoooooo” Radebe

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  2. "Bashin Mahlangu" baba!
    This was one great player!

    UP THE BUCS!

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  3. No no no no no! What is Shakes Mashaba doing there? No no no!

    John Moshoeu ("Shoes")

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  4. This is my list


    Kaizer Motaung - "Chincha Guluva"
    Ephraim Sono - “Jomo/Trouble Maker/Black Prince”
    Irwin Khoza - "Iron Duke"
    Jack Sello - "Big Daddy"
    Thomas Hlongwane - "Who's Fooling Who"
    Andrew Ngubane - "Professor"
    Patrick Pule Ntsoelengoe - "Ace/Mabheka Phantsi"
    Nelson Dladla - "Teenage/Botsotso"
    Jan Lechaba - "Malombo"
    Moren Khulu - "Samora"
    Mafa Nduli - "Ace"
    Cyprian Maimane - "Mahala"
    Lucas Radebe - "Rhuu"
    Sibusiso Zuma - "Rhee" or "Zuma the Puma"
    Brian Baloyi - “Spyderman”
    Neil Tovey - "Mokoko"
    Patson Banda - “Kamuzu/The Black Cat/Sparks”
    Jabu Pule/Mahlangu- “Problem Child/Shuffle”
    Gift Leremi - "Zorro/Continental"
    Mike Mangena - “Sporo”
    Marks Maponyane - “Go man go”
    Trevor Mthimkhulu - "Kae kapa kae /Triple K"
    Zebulon Nhlapo - "Sputla "
    Johannes Molatedi - "Chippa/Telephone exchange "
    Johnny Masegela - "Black Sunday”
    Vincent Makroti - "Last born"
    Rabi Moripe - "Bambezela siyajika"
    Mandla Sithole - "Metroblitz"
    Guts Lekhuleng - 21 Jump Street "
    Petrus Mokgatle - "Stopper"
    Mark Anderson - "Doom/Lesilo Rula"
    Andy Karajinski - "Jesus"
    Patrick Wasmuth - "Sgantsontso"
    Harold Legodi - "Jazzy Queen "
    Harris Choeu - "TV4"
    Mike Ntombela - "Nanana"
    Lucky Molefe - "Oshkosh"
    Johannes Moday - "Bricks"
    Daniel Modau - "Mambush"
    Mike Mhlanga - "Lollipop"
    Cedric Xulu - "Sugar Ray "
    Doctor Khumalo - "16 V"
    Linda Buthelezi - "Mercedes Benz"
    Brendan Silent - "20/20"
    Simon Lehoko - "The Bull"
    Webster Lechaba - "City late"
    Tarvner Hartze - Dancing shoes"
    Shaka Ngcobo - "Valdez is coming"
    Jingles Perreira - "Mama ka Sbongile"
    Helman Mkhalele - "Midnight Express"
    Mongezi Joel Mnini - "Ace/Mkhuthuzi"
    Milton Nkosi - "Walk tall"
    Nick Seshweni - "Bazooka"
    Johanes Makhathini - "Roadblock"
    Thomas Hlongwane - "Who's fooling who"
    Ernest Chirwali - "Wire"
    Joseph Rapelego - "Maneloh"
    Lovemore Chafunywa - "Rambo"
    Amos Mkhari - "Heel Extension"
    Zacharia Lamola - "Maria Maria/Computer"
    Nkosi Molala - “Let Them Dance”
    Bashin Mahlangu - “Ayashis’ amateki”
    Ephraim Mashaba - “Shakes”
    Johannes Khomane - “Yster"
    Phil Setshedi - “Mr Jones”
    Joseph Setlhodi - “Banks”
    Kagiso Mohale - “Zero”
    Pitso Mosimane - “Jingles”
    Lawrence Siyangaphi - "Sister Monica”
    Andries Mpondo - “Chaka Chaka”
    Alex Bapela - “Barnes”
    Joel Masilela - “Fire”
    Elias Mokopane - “Shuffle"
    Daniel Mudau - “Mambush”
    Pollen Ndlanya - “Trompies"
    Jerry Sikhosana - “Legs of Thunder”
    Lawrence Maake - “Killer”
    Lesley Manyathela - " Slow Poison"
    Aubrey Leokwane - "Sense of knowledge"
    Ernest Makhanya - "Botsotso"
    Sello Mhlangu - "Page"

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      Zero Mogale
      Eric Chauke
      Innocent Mayoyo
      Sam Ntomnela
      Basil Stenkump

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  5. Lesley " Slow Poison" Manyathela!
    WHAT A GREAT PLAYER!

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  6. Tarvner Hartze - Dancing shoes"

    My father has a pic wit this guy!
    the great Tarvner

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  7. What is a legend Pro? Please Baile, can you please write something defining a Legend? I mean the fact that a dude kicked a football in the profetional league in the past does not make him a legend.

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  8. Ace Khuse is a Legend!!!!!!

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  9. He he he! Anonymous, u should have read the story. Proff explained that this is a list.

    Doctor Khumalo finish & klaar! he is and still a legend.

    Anonymous do you know Joseph "Banks" Setlhodi?

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    1. Yes,he was one of the best goalkeepers, penalty stoppers and penalty takers.

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  10. but Shakes Mashaba??? he he he

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  11. Phil Masinga is not a legend ? he scored that wonderful goal for us to make the 98 World Cup.

    i think he is my Legend!!!

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  12. Hi. I've found this site searching on the web.
    My name is Fabio and I'm an italian guy.
    I knew that in the earlier 90ies an italian goalkeeper called Marco di Giovampolo (or similar) has been playing for Orlando Pirates. Does anyone know something more about him? Real name, his former teams, and so on?
    Thanks to all.

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  13. My guys are definetly:

    BB LUSHOZI"Shoes"
    Ernest Makhanya "Tso"
    James Mkwanazi "Killer"
    Donald Khuse "ACE"
    Patson Banda"Kamuza"
    Mandla Sithole "Metro Blitz"
    Basil Steenkamp"Kaap se dans"
    Alfred Gwabeni "Shakes"
    The best friends i ever had and still have.Love u guys!

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  14. You have all managed not to mention Lucas "Mecro" "Masterpieces" Moripe and Patrick "Let Them Dance" Molala...

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  15. This comment is for Fabio. Yes Di Giovampaolo did play for Orlando Pirates with the likes of Ian Palmer , Thebogo Moloi , Roni Zondi, Wayne Galeta to name but a few under coach Pinhero.. Cant rember what year but was in the
    80's..

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  16. Apart from the original list I have seen, I think there are many legends left out(especially former white players) Herewith is my addition to the list sent by Professor.It includes past & recent legends, from all walks of life.

    Aaron Makhathini
    Aaron Nkosi
    Abednigo Ncgobo
    Abert Mahlangu
    Absalom Thindwa
    Adnries Mpondo
    Ady Cencic
    Albert Bwalya
    Alfred Gwabeni
    Amos Mkhari
    Andrew Rabutla
    Andries Chitja
    Andries Maseko
    Andy Gedes
    Andy Wallace
    Archie Hadebe
    Aubrey Makhopela
    Augustine Makalakalane
    Augusto Palacious
    Basil Holister
    Basil Steenkamp
    Bernad Gondwe
    Bernard Masinga
    BMX Potsane
    Brendan Agustine
    Bunene Ngoduane
    Calvin Petersen
    Conrad Barnard
    Daniel Ramarutsi
    Dave Waterson
    David Modise
    David Nyathi
    Des Backos
    Des Bokowski
    Deshi Baktawer
    Disco Makua
    Donald Khuse
    Dumisa Ngobe
    Eden Khatango
    Edward Motale
    Edward Motale
    Enerst Makhanya
    Eric September
    Eshele Botende
    Eugene Kleinhans
    Farried De goede
    Fetsi Molatedi
    Foh Shangase
    Frank McGrillis
    Frederick Malebane
    Gary Bailey
    Gath Allerdyce
    Gavin Layne
    George Makhubela
    Gerald Stober
    Glen Jordaan
    Goma Goma Masango
    Goona Padayache
    Gordon Igesund
    Greg Jackoby
    Harold Legodi
    Harris Choeu
    Hellmann Mkhalele
    Hendry Khumalo
    Howard Freeze
    Innocent Mcwango
    Jack Chamangwane
    James Mkhwanazi
    Jan Lechaba
    Jeffery Ntsibande
    Jerry Sadike
    Jerry Sikhosana
    Jimmy Cook
    Jimmy Joubert
    Joel Masilela
    Joel Mlaba
    Johannes Khomane
    John Moeti
    John Salter
    Johny Masegela
    Julius Chirwa
    Julius Sono
    Junior Ngobe
    Jury Bantwana
    Kagiso Mogale
    Kenneth Mokgojwa
    Kevin Moody
    Kevin Ronen
    Lawrance Maake
    Lawrance Schelling
    Lawrance Siyangaphi
    Les Grobelaar
    Mabena Monnakgotla
    Mafa Nduli
    Mandla Sithole
    Mark Fish
    Mark Seleckmann
    Mark Tovey
    Mark Williams
    Meshack Mjanceka
    Michale Yeliwe
    Mike Lambert
    Mlungisi Ngubane
    Moses Kamanga
    Moses Khanyeza
    Nicholas Seshweni
    Noel Cousins
    Ntsie Maphike
    OAU Mothana
    Oscar Dlamini
    Owen Da Gama
    Paddy Hall
    Pele Blaski
    Peter Frelick
    Peter Gordon
    Peter Mokotedi
    Phil Venter
    Philemon Masinga
    Pilly Setshedi
    Pio Noguera
    Pitso Mosimane
    Rabbi Pillay
    Raul Gonzales
    Richard Perle
    Ricki Puka
    Rodney Bush
    Rodney Charles
    Roger De sa
    Roger Fetumba
    Roger Links
    Roger Lupya
    Rollaway Mkhabela
    Ronnie Molotsane
    Ronnie Zondi
    Rudolph Seale
    Sammy Thoughton
    Samora Khulu
    Samuel Nkomo
    Sean Bartlett
    Sergio Novoa
    Sipho Sikonde
    Sizwe Motaung
    Steve Mguni
    Steven Van Eck
    Steward Johnson
    Steward Turnbull
    Stock Dandize
    Suart Lilley
    Tebogo Moloi
    Thabo Mgomeni
    Trevor Freeze
    Trevor Mthimkhulu
    Trevor Poole
    Vincent Makoroti
    Walter Da Silva
    Webster Lichaba
    Wellington Manyathi
    Wilfred Mugeyi
    Willem Jackson
    Zane Moosa
    Zebulon Nhlapo

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    1. There was this guy Ronald ''Ronnie'' Malefetse at chief's posts from Lesotho ''Maseru United''

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  17. I cant remember Conrad Barnard's nick name..does anyone remember my father used to tell me that i need to have a vision and direct approach on my game like he does.i was young then ofcourse id did not know what direct football means

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  18. jury bantwana
    john moloi
    tough guy
    kenny zimbili
    richard sikaledi
    john shoes
    joel mnini

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  19. in memories and due respect to my uncle my hero my legend,,, 'THE GREAT Aaron Road Block Makhathini'... You will always be in our hearts... Tebogo 'Chippa' Makhathini...

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  20. In memories of my Greatest uncle, my greatest hero, my greatest legend Aaron The Road Is Block Makhathini you will always be in our hearts... Tebogo Chippa Makhathini

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  21. Some of us forgot Joel Ace Mnini, Mario Veras, William "Khura" Makhura, aubrey "The Great" Makgopela, Tornado Nsibande, Rodney Bush, Mthofi Khumalo, Joel Faya.

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  22. I Still remember the goalkeeper by the name or Kenneth Zimbili who played for Giant Blackpoolbeing tinny and cute verry good in goals.Playing under Eddie LEwis i would like to know wher he is.

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  23. For some reason unbeknown to me, all the published list missed five great contributors to our game, namely, Thomas Ngobe, Slow Masuku,Herbert Man on Man Leroke, Isaac Chirwa and Chris Rollaway Ndlovu. Oh, let's add Stanley Screamer Tshabalala, Smiley Moosa, his son Zane including Deshi Baktawa, also Vincent Tanti Julius. Aach! Mzantsirites, this list is endless. Thank you for taking us down memory lane! Who amongst you nostalgists recalls that beautiful team from Pimville? The Skom boys? Pimville United Brothers? I do.

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  24. Please allow me to add these guys, Isaac Manyaka,Johannes Search Modise,Toy Ramosa, Richard Litre Lata, Junior Ngobe.

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  25. I knew you would all leave out Lucas "Masterpieces" Moripe. What about John "Special" Makhubu, Trinity is still my name Banda, what about Khoza brothers Main Line and Tikkie Khoza, Mahlalela Hadebe, Eric "Nduna Kandaba" Ngidi, Dinini Mwandla, Almon Dancing Shoes Shamase, Mr. Executive Mjanqeka last but not least Chippa Moloi?

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  26. dont forget larry de freitas,tanti julius,vader mophosho,panyaza chitja,ace phatedi,mzambiya matolo, ambrose mosala, roy wergerly, jeff wergerly,stuart lilley, nino gomez,reggie jantjies, taswald human,martin cohen,greg jacoby,brian pomroy,kevin mudie,troy saila,maradona skhosana,trevor poole,andy cencig,jeffrey lekgetla,bobby veljoen,brumie de leur,andries proffesor matseke, walter kutumela,never my love madikgetla,mini bouwers,happycow nkomo,finkie sekete,john terras,musicman mahlangu, kk lentsoane,basil holister, veli mzimela disco makua,william danger sibiya,manuel penhiro,john else, ....etc,etc

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  27. William kurra makhura,robie de graaf,daniel vader mophosho,aubrey the beast seboko,peter budde,rodney stumbo Charles,webster city late lichaba,mark mocca,gavin easthorpe,lucky stalianou,phillip ndoda venter,mike 007 lambert, fezile momo,bonga shusha, norman goal power mahlangu, simon ox mahlangu, Harold volcano mahoa,samuel happy cow nkomo,adam mdavaz mabena, William danger sibiya,andries chakachaka mpondo

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  28. norman goal power makhehla

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  29. Hw can u forget Vincent 'Saddam' Sokhela, Inocent 'Ayobayo' Mayoyo, Mzawuthethi'Zairo'Nogwaza

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  30. Who knows or still remembers Mzambia Matolo?

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  31. Also ... not named at all above.'
    Lawrence Chelin
    Rodney Kitchen
    Moffat Zuma
    Paul Bishop
    Sugar Ray xulu
    Chicken Price
    Deena Naidu
    Rod Anley
    Burri Martin
    Big Boy Kholoane
    Bobby Cooke
    Dave Kershaw
    Smiley Moosa
    Alan Watt
    Dennis Wicks
    Prof Ngubane
    henny Wilkinson
    mike Collins
    Ian Bender

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  32. Let's not forget Andy Stanton, Keith America, James George, Charles Carey, Black Cat Cele, George Dearnley, Neville Londt, Faried DE Goede, Les Salton, Jin Scott, Sammy Troughton, Trevor Klein, Rudolph Seale, Bricks Mudau

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  33. Percy "mataozen" Nxumalo, Bull Lehoko, Geelboy "gomma gomma" Masango, Ansalom "scara"Thintwa, Andries "chakachaka" Mpondo, Joel "Ace" Mnini, John Salter, Dave Bugowski, Joel Mlaba, Fani Madida, City late Kole, Jan Malombo Lichaba, Yster Khomane, Vincent Makroti, Jento Kambala

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  34. Which club/team did Mzambiya Matolo play for during his time

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  35. Jackson shimbala,Roger Ndzenga,Ettiene Ntsunda,Kenneth & Hollman Malunga,Robson Mochicha,Rhee Skhosana, Nelson Molefe,Borncrusher Masingi,Ace Nkambule,Botende Eshele,Thomas Diankolo,Lelo Mbele, Ben Ntuli,Stock Dzandize, Mike Sherwood,Stuart Johnson, Joel Nkabinde,Edson Sithole, Cooper Ramatlahane,Peter Petlele, James Mabena,John Makhubu, Marco Menette,Les Grobler, Chesa Mann, Hugh Melandowits,Andy Anderson,Section 10 Gwangwa,Norman Mjanqeka, Lenford Setlalekgosi,Victor Thwala,Troy Sail, Benjamin Reed,Ronnie Malefetsane,Simon Gopane,Johannes Mahlaba,Shaka Nkosi, Dave Waterson, Lucky Lukhele,Nhlanhla Shongwe, Philemon Mohanelwa,Fish Miya,Special Sithole,Moffat Zuma, Rod Anley,Andrew Phiri,Ricky Phuka, Robert Naseb,Jack Chamangwane,Roberto Bidencourt,Pio Noguero,Patrick Kazadi, Moses Moloi, George Matjila,Ian Byrne,Ricardo Mannete,Chikoya,Nyirenda, Mwaruwaru, Andrew Rabutla,Kk Sono, Abel Sono, Ishmael Mokitlane,Frank Rapulane,Albert Sibiya,Paddy Hall, Gavin Lambert,Mike Lambert, Jimmy Kawuleza,John Serati, Professor Chipeya,Abel Shongwe,Robert Seyakamela,John Lebalo,Drapper Mokoena,Mathews Msibi,Ben Tlakudi, Mehlo Hlabangane,Mike Bevastock,Frank Mcgellick, Steve Crowley, Andre Arendse,Allan Hughes,Graham Boyle, Finky Sekete,Trott Moloto, Jack Masike,Aubrey Lekwane,Gerald Raphahlele,Joseph Phatedi,Mario Varas,Sergio Nova,Misheck Macheru,Muzi Khumalo,Pele Mncina,Tshepo Tshwane,Reggie Shelembe,Stanley Mabanga,Shadreck Biemba,Julius Chirwa,Sbonelo Dladla,Calvin Petersen,Derrick Madondo,William Zondi,Daniel Sekoto,Brendan Augustan,Sbongakonke Ndlovu, Jacob Pilane,Cyllus Mthimunye, Alfred Tshoele,Norman Elliot,Butch Webster,Mike Kenning, Clive Baker,Brian Goldrick,Ian Gillies, Raymond Hack,Tony Sanderson,Lawrence Ngubane,Daniel Ramarutsi,Mike Mangena,John Tlale, Nelson Bandura,Marc Ithier,Banda Lebese,Thabo Mooki,Bennet MasingaRapheal Chuwku,Phiri Tshotetsi, Brandon Silent,Johannes Chilli, Percy Nxumalo,Brain Walter's,Malombo Khumalo, Yster Sikwane, Peter Mokotedi,Thomas Madigage, Clifford Moleko,William Okpara Sunny Okpàra

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  36. Can I have pictures of Fuduwa Mokotedi

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  37. Tiger Motaung.makhanda banda.Ace Mgedeza the list is endless.buda mathathe.ox mahlangu.doctor mathebula

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  38. Likes of bobby veljoen. Martin cohen.ernie wallis.bramie deliewe.travor klein.malcorm and ain filby.paddy hall.robby degraff.

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  39. We also had teams like Mangaung United .Celtics .Welkom Real Hearts.Welkom Hungry Lions.Welkom Super Eagles who played in the elite league but i dont see their names

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  40. Thabo Sibiya
    Mzambiya Matolo
    Pro Malakoane
    Mdamara Chapatso
    Teacher Lekone
    Satch Magenu
    Chippa Rasenyalo
    Yster Chale
    Tsitsi Mika
    Screamer Mokhothu
    Wire Dumako
    Walktall Chabalala
    Ace Kediemetse
    Ace Mgedeza
    Chris Moloi
    Chippa Sefadi
    Sbali Motsamai
    Masonic Motsamai
    Malombo Mokonenyane
    General Marake
    The list is endless

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  41. The writer of the above is Mokonenyane Phillip

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  42. My name is Paul Mongwe. All the legends mentioned in diverse lists played football for the love of the game. At the time the beautiful game had no money but the legends left their hearts in the fields of play. The stadiums used to be packed to capacity. Entertainment was galore. South African women of the time knew and understood football equally to men. But now things have changed drastically as many people have lost their passion for the beautiful game. I miss those times big time.

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  43. I am not seeing Mcdonald 'Rhee the terrorist of SA goalkeepers Skosana on the list of legends 😢 😑

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