John “Shoes” Moshoeu was born on this day

Date: 18 Dec 1965
Updated: 22 Feb 2023

On this day the South African and International soccer player was born in Diepkloof, Soweto. One of the most successful players to have ever played the game and his nickname was derived from his his dribbling skills. He represented clubs such as Kaizer Chiefs and Fenerbahçe and also played for Bafana Bafana. [i] Endnotes [i] John “Shoes” Moshoeu, http://ewn.co.za/2015/04/21/Shoes-Moshoeu-has-died (3 March 2017). ↵

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South African History Online. (2017, March 7). John “Shoes” Moshoeu was born on this day. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0122978

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South African History Online. "John “Shoes” Moshoeu was born on this day." South African History Online. March 7, 2017. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0122978.