The actor's father died on Wednesday. Luc Eymael, who served under Mokoena’s watch at Ea Lla Koto between 2017 and 2018 where he guided the side to its maiden top-flight cup title, as Stars beat Maritzburg United in the 2018 Nedbank Cup final in Cape Town, described Mokoena as a gentlenman and great servant of the game. You also chose to leave on your son’s birthday,” Thapelo wrote. His son, Ransi was in charge of administration at the club. I'm meeting Mokoena to discuss … Mike Mokoena: Club owner and en­tre­pre­neur 1952 -2020 ... All of them pro­fess to have had a fa­ther-son re­la­tion­ship with Mokoena, who they say never be­haved like the typ­i­cal club boss who ex­pects his play­ers to put the soc­cer club be­fore any­thing else in life. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; Business News "Mike Mokoena was a self-made man that took the fruits of his toil, which he could have used for his personal benefit and that of his family, and invested selflessly into football. He was affect ionately known as ‘Bar Mike’ by a number of Premier Soccer League players who he gave first professional or top-flight contracts such as Thabo Matlaba, Edward Manqele and Mpho Makola. Actor Thapelo Mokoena and his family are mourning the death of his father, veteran football administrator Mike Mokoena, who died on Wednesday. Zondo’s relationship with sister of Zuma’s estranged wife has ‘no bearing’, Pitso bids farewell to ‘friend’ Bob Mabena, Cosatu ‘not going to entertain an across-the-board wage freeze’, If Mabuza becomes acting president, there will be instability in the country – analyst, Malema: No fool can tell me which lawyer must represent me, Covid-19 update: 2,056 new cases identified since last report, Zondo’s relationship with sister of Zuma’s estranged wife has ‘no bearing’, The Citizen e-edition/ print bundle subscription rates. Feature text available. He won the Nedbank Cup in 2018. That is the time we became the best of friends. Mike Mokoena was a self-made man that took the fruits of his toil, which he could have used for his personal benefit and that of his family, and invested selflessly into football. “He is a man that I will miss greatly. Phiri said he would have gone to attend the funeral in South Africa had it not been for the travel restrictions due to Covid-19. Mokoena wa s one of National Soccer League’s founders and has been praised for his role in empowering the Free State province youth. He was very good person. "This is very sad. I did my best and took it out of the drop. “For me, we had a special relationship despite separating, we have always been in touch with Rantsy and people from Free State Stars,” he added. The online publication quoted family spokesperson, Sophie Mokoena, as saying they are still waiting on the Free State Government’s request to State President Cyril Ramaphosa to grant the deceased a provincial official funeral. Mr Mokoena will always be in my heart. I'm Thapelo Mokoena, son of Mike Mokoena. Phiri said South African football had lost an excellent administrator who was very passionate about football. I would have loved to go and bid farewell to him but I can’t because of Covid-19. BACK TO PREMIUM Malema: No fool can tell me which lawyer must represent me, Covid-19 But the family is looking tentatively at Friday [for the date],” Mokoena said. That is when I invited late McHodges Chunga to join me,” he said. A farm boy at heart. Mokoena was the father of well-known South African actor Thapelo, who is one of those who sent out tributes to the late soccer administrator. You can rest now. Mike Mokoena passed away on Wednesday after succumbing to cancer after a long fight. Thank you for the years. I … All Rights Reserved. Cosatu ‘not going to entertain an across-the-board wage freeze’, Politics For more news your way, download The Citizen’s app for iOS and Android. You put up a good fight with this cancer. Meanwhile, kickoff.com has reported that Mokoena could be given a provincial official funeral. He was a respectable person and he will always be in my heart, like the Mokoena family. The festival faced a setback on Friday evening when equipment on the main stage was damaged due to electric power f… https://t.co/NrJdkFj3GP, #SandFest2020 Mike Mokoena was a self-made man that took the fruits of his toil, which he could have used for his personal benefit and that of his family, and invested selflessly into football. (Photo by Gallo Images/Drum/Fani Mahuntsi). “Unfortunately, I had to leave the team when I was offered the national team coaching job. Patience Namadingo performing at the Sand Music Festival adding on to a number of local artists tha… https://t.co/8X7KO3RYEL. Covid-19 update: 2,056 new cases identified since last report, State Capture Mokoena passed away on Wednesday after succumbing to cancer and the official date for his memorial is yet to be confirmed by his family, but indications are that it could be this Friday. According to his son’s post on Instagram, Mokoena … FS Stars regained their Premiership status in 2005 after winning the Mvela Golden League. https://sundayworld.co.za/news/thapelo-mokoenas-tribute-to-father Thank you for life. var googletag = googletag || {}; He was affect ionately known as ‘Bar Mike’ by a number of Premier Soccer League players who he gave first professional or top-flight contracts such as Thabo Matlaba, Edward Manqele and Mpho Makola. Mike has been with Free State Stars since they began and hopes to leave it to his sons, Kootso and Rantsi. The man behind Free State Stars has built his success on the values he learned growing up on a farm. Malawi national football team legend, Kinnah Phiri, has expressed profound sadness at the passing on of Free State Stars owner, Mike Mokoena. “Mokoena was like a father to me. Phiri said he had sent a condolence message to the bereaved family and the South African football fraternity through Mokoena’s last born son, Khotso. SIGN IN If Mabuza becomes acting president, there will be instability in the country – analyst, Politics His son, Ransi was in charge of administration at the club. The last man who brought joy to Mokoena by delivering their last piece of silverware, Luc Eymael was also left dejected. I am so sorry and I express my sincere condolences to the entire family, the mother and to all the sons, and to everybody there,” Eymael told Phakaaathi. VUYO Mokoena took a secret to his grave only known by his closest gospel music friend 'Sis Ribbs' Rebecca Malope, reported a newspaper. Mike Mokoena passed away on Wednesday after succumbing to cancer after a long fight. BACK TO CITIZEN The following year, Mike Mokoena revived the club as he bought and renamed the franchise of National First Division side Maholosiane. My mother raised me well, not to go around saying I'm a son of the man." SIGN OUT. © Copyright 2020, Times Media Group. Death has robbed us of one of the greatest sons of football,” he said. “The chairman was a good person, a big man who knew the business of football and the PSL. Mokoena’s son, Thapelo, also paid tribute to his father via his Instagram account, where he posted a black photograph and captioned it as follows: “I’ve been dreading this day for a long time now. Mokoena wa s one of National Soccer League’s founders and has been praised for his role in empowering the Free State province youth. JOIN PREMIUM Mike Mokoena - Celebrity gossip and the latest news , South Africas top best scandals here on Sa411 from Mzansi actors , Political figures , Celebs , Radio presenter and Sport Stars. “We are still waiting for the Free State Government to finalise the arrangement in terms of their request to President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a provincial official funeral. 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After a disappointing season in the top-flight, with the first team finishing bottom of the table, the club was relegated. The last man who brought joy to Mokoena by delivering their last piece of silverware, Luc Eymael was also left dejected.

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