Wagga Wagga Likoebe

Leonard Likoebe (23 December 1953 – 7 November 2006) was a South African professional footballer, who played as a winger for Zulu Royals, Wits University and Kaizer Chiefs.[1]

Wagga Wagga Likoebe
Personal information
Full name Lebohang Leonard Likoebe
Date of birth 23 December 1953
Place of birth Ladybrand, South Africa
Date of death 31 October 2006 (aged 52)
Place of death Johannesburg, Gauteng
Playing position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1972 Maseru United
1972–1977 Zulu Royals 120 (66)
1977–1982 Kaizer Chiefs 170 (95)
1982–1985 Wits University 102 (57)
Total 392 (218)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 October 2013

Kaizer Chiefs

Born in Ladybrand, he played for Maseru United and later moved to Durban to play for Zulu Royals. He moved to Kaizer Chiefs in 1977. Likoebe left Chiefs in 1982 and joined Wits University.[1]

Style of play

His former teammate Vusi Lamola described Likoebe by saying "He was a rare striker that always scored important goals, he seldom left the field without scoring.", which meant he was very prolific.[1]

After retirement

He joined soccer development at the SAFA centre in Klipspruit in Soweto in 1985.[1]

Coaching career

He was appointed head coach of National First Division side Ratanang Maholoisane in 2001.[2]

Nickname

He was named "Wagga Wagga" by fans after a champion racehorse that won the Durban July for his blistering pace.[2]

Death

He died on 7 November 2006 at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Auckland Park after a short illness.[1] His tombstone was made by former Kaizer Chiefs captain Jimmy Tau's memorial service company Bataung Memorials.[3] Likoebe is survived by his widow, his daughter, two sons and a granddaughter.[4]

Funeral

Likoebe was buried at the Avalon Cemetery on 11 November 2006. The service was held at the Roman Catholic Church in extension 2.http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sowetan/archive/2006/11/10/likoebe-knew-just-how-to-rattle-the-net

References
  1. "Likoebe knew just how to rattle the net". Sowetan LIVE. 10 November 2006. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. "Citypress Sunday 06 October 2002 p. 32:". 152.111.1.87. 6 October 2002. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  3. http://www.bataungmemorials.co.za/index.php?mid=170377&PageName=Wagga%20Wagga%20(Likoebe)
  4. "Likoebe knew just how to rattle the net". Sowetan Live. 10 November 2006. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
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