Aaron Mokoena

South African footballer and captain

Aaron Mokoena - South African footballer and captain
Born

November 25th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Africa

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Professional footballer played as a defender. Started career at Ajax Cape Town before moving to the Netherlands and joining the senior team. Played for teams including Bafana Bafana, where he served as captain. Competed in multiple African Cup of Nations tournaments and represented South Africa in the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.

Captained the South African national team

Played in the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups

Won the African Cup of Nations with South Africa

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