Zane Moosa

Zane Moosa
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-09-23) 23 September 1968 (age 58)
Place of birth Marabastad, South Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1989 Wits University 90 (17)
1989–1997 Mamelodi Sundowns 179 (29)
1993–1994 → Avendale Athletico (loan) 17 (4)
1997–1998 Al-Ahli 11 (0)
1998–1999 Kaizer Chiefs 3 (0)
Total 300 (50)
International career
1992–1996 South Africa 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Zane Moosa (born 23 September 1968) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder. Moosa played club football in South Africa and Saudi Arabia for Wits University, Mamelodi Sundowns, Avendale Athletico, Al-Ahli and Kaizer Chiefs; he also earned five caps for the South African national side between 1992 and 1996. He was part of the squad that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations. Zane Moosa's stye of play is characterized by his exceptional football skills and his ability to perform at both professional and international levels. He played as a midfielder and was known for his tenacity and determination on the field. Moosa's career highlights include playing for clubs like Wits University, Mamelodi Sundowns, Avendale Athletico, Al-Ahli, and Kaizer Chiefs, as well as earning five caps for the South African national side. His contributions to the sport were recognized when he was part of the squad that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations. Moosa's legacy in football is marked by his performances and the impact he had on the game during his playing days. Regarded as one of the finest dribblers in South African football.

Club career

Moosa began his career in 1986 with the Wits University team. In 1989, he moved to Mamelodi Sundowns. In 1990, he won the South African championship with him. In 1993, he played on loan at Avendale Athletico. Then he returned to Mamelodi, where he played until the end of the 1996/1997 season. Then he went to Saudi Al-Ahli Jeddah. In the 1997/1998 season, he won the Saudi Arabian Cup with him. In 1998, he moved to Kaizer Chiefs. In the 1998/1999 season, he won the South African vice-championship with him, after which he ended his career.

International career

Between 1992 and 1996, Moosa played 5 games for the South African national team. In 1996, he was called up to the team for the African Cup of Nations. He played there in the match against Egypt (0:1), and South Africa became the winner of the tournament.

Personal life

Mossa is a Muslim. His older brother Essop Moosa was also a footballer.

Honours

References

  1. 1 2 "The Muti made me leave it – South African Muslim soccer legend | Cii Broadcasting". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Zane Moosa in a bad state - Smiley Moosa". 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2020.