Emmanuel Ngobese

Emmanuel Asanda "Scara" Ngobese (3 June 1980 – 11 May 2010) was a South African soccer player who last played as a midfielder for United 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".[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 (rapper). 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

  1. ↑ "Emmanuel Ngobese profile". Football365.co.za. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  2. ↑ www.realnet.co.uk. "Emmanuel 'Scara' Ngobese loses TB battle". Kick Off. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  3. ↑ "Players Who Have Donned Chiefs' No. 11 Jersey". www.soccerladuma.co.za. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  4. ↑ "Kwesta exorcises spirits of the past | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 2018-06-05.
  5. ↑ "Kwesta x Wale #Spirit Music Video To Premiere On SABC 1 Tonight 21:56". Retrieved 2018-06-05.
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