Jomo Sono

Jomo Sono Hloae
Personal information
Full name Ephraim Matsilele Sono
Date of birth (1955-07-17) 17 July 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Soweto, South Africa
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Orlando Pirates
1977 New York Cosmos 12 (1)
1978 Colorado Caribous 30 (8)
1979 Atlanta Chiefs 29 (5)
1980 Orlando Pirates
1980–1982 Toronto Blizzard 57 (22)
Managerial career
1998 South Africa (Caretaker)
2002 South Africa (Caretaker)
2003 South Africa (Caretaker)
1983– Jomo Cosmos
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  South Africa (as manager)
Africa Cup of Nations
Runner-up 1998
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ephraim Matsilele Sono OIS (born Madoda Walletjies Mkulwana,[1] 17 July 1955), better known as Jomo Sono, is a South African football club owner, coach and former professional footballer. He has been variously nicknamed the "Black Prince of South African Soccer",[2] "Bra J"[3] and "Mjomana".[4]

  1. ^ Makhaya, Ernest (26 April 2020). "Jomo Sono picks Pele as the greatest footballer ahead of Messi and Maradona". Goal. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. ^ Gleeson, Mark (4 April 2002). "'Black Prince' in profile". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  3. ^ Mamabolo, Matshelane (6 February 2020). "There's nobody in football like the great Bra J". iol.co.za. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. ^ Mkhize, Malusi (17 June 2014). "Jomo Vows To Continue Coaching". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 8 December 2020.