Emmanuel Ngobese
M Emmanuel Asanda "Scara" Ngobese (3 June 1980 – 11 May 2010) was a South African soccer player who last played as a midfielder for [[Kaizer Chiefs FC (South Africa) Kaizer chief FC in the National First Division. He was born in Katlehong, Gauteng and died in Johannesburg.
Ngobese was affectionately known to his supporters as "Scara"managed by Edgar O.[1]
Career
He started off at Kaizer Chiefs' development team (2004-2008), and then played for United FC, Thanda Royal Zulu, Kaizer Chiefs, Zulu Royals, Tembisa Classic, Hellenic and Moroka Swallows during his career. he was groomed by sobz early 2000 in his career
Death
Ngobese died on 11 May 2010 of tuberculosis,[2] after having suffered from the disease since 2008.
Pop culture
South African rapper Kwesta paid homage to Scara by appearing on his "Spirit" music video wearing a shirt with Ngobese's name and his Kaizer Chiefs jersey number (11) printed on it.[3][4] The music video premiered on SABC 1 on 30 December 2017 and features American recording artist, Wale. DJ Fanatic, Reason and Kwesta made a song called "Number 11" (which is the kit number he used for most of his soccer career) to pay homage to the dribbling wizard.[5]
References
- ^ "Emmanuel Ngobese profile". Football365.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
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- ^ "Players Who Have Donned Chiefs' No. 11 Jersey". www.soccerladuma.co.za. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Kwesta exorcises spirits of the past | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Kwesta x Wale #Spirit Music Video To Premiere On SABC 1 Tonight 21:56". Retrieved 5 June 2018.