Isaac Kungwane

Isaac Kungwane
Personal information
Full name Isaac Ramaitsane Kungwane
Date of birth (1971-02-02)2 February 1971
Place of birth Fafung, South Africa
Date of death 28 May 2014(2014-05-28) (aged 43)
Position Midfielder
Youth career
Alexandra Blackpool
1990 Kaizer Chiefs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1990 Jomo Cosmos 17 (2)
1989 Milan FC (loan) 20 (2)
1990–1998 Kaizer Chiefs 120 (37)
1993 Pretoria City (loan) 15 (5)
1999–2001 Manning Rangers 64 (16)
2001–2002 Alexandra United 21 (2)
2002–2003 Uthukela 9 (2)
2011–2014 Alex Mamelodi Sundowns
Total 266 (66)
International career
1996 South Africa 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Isaac Ramaitsane "Shakes" Kungwane (2 February 1971 – 28 May 2014) was a South African football midfielder who played for Kaizer Chiefs, Jomo Cosmos, Pretoria City and Manning Rangers.[1] As a part of the Kaizer Chiefs he wore the number 11 jersey after Nelson Dladla.

Club career

Kungwane, a fan of the Orlando Pirates, started playing at Alexandra Blackpool and was spotted by Vincent Williams, then the manager of Amakhosi’s developmental sides.[2] He left after a loan spell to Milan FC and joined the Kaizer Chiefs. Kungwane turned down offers from Mamelodi Sundowns' Zola Mahobe.[1] Kungwane played made his debut on 28 March 1991 against Hellenic FC.[3]

In 1992, Kungwane faced medical leave for 8 months after a tackle from Sam Kambule in the Charity Spectacular. This medical leave caused weight problems for the remainder of his professional career.[4]

Goals

Kungwane claims that throughout his career he has scored under six goals in a Sowetan interview.[1] He scored a goal against Michau Warriors' Calvin Marlin from the centre line and a curved shot from a direct corner kick against Dinonyana which earned him a national call up in 1996.[1]

International career

He made his international debut on 18 September 1996 in a 2–0 win over Australia as a substitute for David Nyathi in the 63rd minute in the Four Nations Cup. He played his last international only 3 days later in a 0–0 against Ghana as a substitute for Thomas Madigage in the 75th minute.[5]

Retirement

Upon retirement, Kungwane played amateur soccer for Alex Mamelodi Sundowns in the Alexandra Local Masters League.[6] He was a football analyst at SuperSport.[1] SuperSport have launched a highlight feature called Kasi Flavour, in his honour.[7]

Kungwane owned the Shakes Kungwane Alex Football Academy that was established two months before his death. The team made it to the preliminary stages of the 2014 Engen Knockout Challenge. The team took part in the Engen U17 tournament in July 2014. The team participates in the Alexandra Northrand Local Football Association.[8]

Personal life

Kungwane married Busisiwe Precious in 2002. They had three children, Kabelo, Neo and Thato.[1]

Death

Kungwane died on 28 May 2014 after being in ICU for 2 days. He died from complications with diabetes[9][10] Kungwane had been sick and was admitted on numerous occasions around April and was re-admitted again on 26 May 2014.[11] Gordon Igesund, Kungwane's former coach said, "It’s terrible to hear that and very sad to think about his passing on. He was a lovely person and very humble and with so much respect of people. May his soul rest in peace." His memorial service which took place at Three Square in Alexandra.[12] Kungwane was buried in Fafung, Brits in North West.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nchabeleng, Mcelwa (27 June 2013). "Legend's Corner: Shakes a pass master". Sowetan Live - Sport. Times Media Group. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Obituary – Farewell Kasi Flavour - City Press". Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. ↑ www.realnet.co.uk. "Tribute to a true Legend Isaac Shakes Kungwane". Kick Off. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Shakes hailed at memorial services". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "South Africa - International Matches 1996-2000". Rsssf.com. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "Alex grieved, and country mourned - Alex News". 4 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Kungwane honoured with TV feature". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "Alex academy gets much needed recognition - Alex News". 20 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "TeamTalk". www.sportlive.co.za. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Soccer legend Shakes Kungwane has died". www.sundayworld.co.za. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  11. ↑ "Eyewitness News - EWN". Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Traffic disruptions ahead of Kungwane's memorial". Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  13. ↑ Tau, Steven. "Tears as mourners remember 'Shakes'". Archived from the original on 16 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
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