Neil Tovey, Ernest Landheer

A Captain's Journey (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

South Africans of all races remember the moment when Neil Tovey raised the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 1996, with Nelson Mandela at his side wearing his number 9 jersey. It still represents South Africa's greatest success in international football. In his long-awaited autobiography, Tovey tells his fascinating life story, describing his modest upbringing in Durban, his entry to a mainly black sport in a deeply segregated 1980s South Africa, and his time as captain of Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana. He recalls his introduction to 'muti' rituals by team members and his growing popularity among Chiefs supporters, who nicknamed him Mokoko (boss chicken). Tovey also writes about his experiences as a coach and as technical director of the South African Football Association (SAFA), and shares his insights about the state of the sport today. He talks frankly about his family life and about surviving two heart attacks, and gives insights into leadership and success. This book will appeal to all football fans, but it is also a fascinating story of a man who has lived a truly South African life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776094042
• Artikelnr.: 56523931

Autorenporträt

Neil Tovey is one of South Africa's most successful footballers. In the 1980s and 1990s he played for Durban City, AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs, becoming Chiefs captain for seven years. Tovey was also captain of South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, leading them to victory at the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. After retiring as a player, he moved into coaching and is now technical director of the South African Football Association (SAFA).