Jomo Sono

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jomo Sono
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Jul 17, 1955(1955-07-17)
Age	69
Birthplace	Queenstown
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Otago
Horoscope	Cancer

Jomo Sono Biography

Jomo Sono is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on July 17, 1955 in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand.

Sono was born in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. When he was eight years old, his father Eric Bhamuza Sono, who was a midfielder for the Orlando Pirates football team in the early 1960s, died as a result of a car crash. Soon after, his mother abandoned him. Consequently, Sono was left in the care of his ailing grandparents; as they were very poor, he had to resort to selling apples and peanuts at football games and train stations to clothe himself, buy food for his grandparents and pay school fees. Both his grandparents were born in the then Northern Transvaal at Valdezia village outside Makhado in Limpopo Province.

After he had accomplished everything that he set out to do at Orlando Pirates, Sono went to the United States of America, where, in 1977, he played for the New York Cosmos, where one of his team-mates was the legendary player Pelé. In 1978, he moved to the Colorado Caribous. At the end of the season, the Caribous moved to become the Atlanta Chiefs where Sono played with a fellow South African footballer, Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe. Sono completed his stint in North America playing for the Toronto Blizzard, playing three summers, 1980 through 1982.

Jomo Sono Net Worth

Jomo Sono is one of the richest Football Coach from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jomo Sono 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ephraim Matsilela Sono OIS (affectionately known as Jomo Sono and sometimes also called the “Black Prince of South African Soccer” and “Bra J” “Mjomana” ) (born 17 July 1955) is a South African football club owner, coach and former professional footballer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jomo Sono Dating?

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In 1998, Sono was appointed as caretaker coach of the Bafana Bafana just before the African Nations Cup tournament in Burkina Faso in the place of Clive Barker, who had been sacked just before the event. Under Sono, the team reached the final of the tournament, where they lost to Egypt. Taking the short time that he had to prepare with the team into account, it was considered a remarkable feat.

Facts & Trivia

Hiroshi Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Jomo Sono celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.

Sono was voted 49th in the Top 100 Great South Africans in 2004.

Did Jomo Sono play with Pele at the same team?

Sono’s career eventually took him to the United States of America (USA) where he played for New York Cosmos. One of his teammates was the legendary Brazilian player Pelé. In 1978, he moved to the Colorado Caribous.

How many goals did Jomo Sono scored in his career?

Jomo Sono scored 37 goals and recorded 33 assists in his 129-game career with the New York Cosmos, Caribous of Colorado, Atlanta Chiefs and Toronto Blizzard. He began playing during the 1977 season and last took the field during the 1982 campaign. Click on column headings to sort.

What did Jomo Sono do on his wedding day?

Jomo Sono left his wedding to help Orlando Pirates who were two nil down against Highlands Park. – YouTube. Jomo Sono left his wedding to help Orlando Pirates who were two nil down against Highlands Park.

Who is the owner of Jomo Cosmos?

Jomo Cosmos owner and coach Jomo Sono during a Nedbank Cup last-32 match against Black Leopards at Olen Park Stadium in Potchefstroom in February 2021. The demise of Jomo Cosmos from SA football’s professional ranks shouldn’t come as a surprise as it is has been a long time in the making.

Where is Bamuza Sono?

Bamuza Sono – City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.