He is a retired South African footballer whose remarkable football career garnered much acclaim in the 70s and 80s.

He is known for his football prowess in the South African football arena.

He was the first man to manage the South Africa world cup team in 1998.

Jomo Sono

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The 64-year-old overcame racial stereotypes in Apartheid South Africa to become a renowned black footballer of his time.

He began selling peanuts to support his aging grandmother.

He became a menace in the local neighborhood and bus station, where he plied his trade.

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It was until he took his business to the local stadium in Soweto where he would meet his fate.

The team coach of pirates was present when he saw him selling his goods and called him aside.

Does Jomo Sono have children?

Jomo Sono

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The former footballer is the father of four children.

His daughter Nyiko is the former marketing manager of the Cosmos Club.

Jomo Sono wife

He married his sweetheart Gail Sono in 1979.

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They have had four children together.

Jomo Sono siblings

He has a younger brother known as Julius Sono.

He worked as the technical director and coach for the South African team, Bafana Bafana.

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Jomo Sono goals

He has scored 200 goals in his football career.

Jomo Sono house is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

However, his net worth is under review.

Jomo Sono

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For instance,Sizwe Motaungwho played for Jomo cosmos until his tragic death in 2001.

He is reported to have died of the AIDS epidemic.

Chiefs new players are new members of theKaizer Chiefs footballclub of South Africa.

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