Sundowns star gives back to his former school's boys
Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Teboho Mokoena is hosting his annual U16 schools football tournament in his hometown of Bethlehem in the Free State.
While Sundowns are leaving for the FIFA Club World Cup soon, the 28-year-old Mokoena is spending his final weekend in Mzansi with his community.
The Bafana Bafana star first visited his former school to donate some brand-new Puma soccer boots to the entire team.
Rulani sends honest message to Orlando Pirates boss Ntsu Secondary School's under-16 football team receives soccer boots from the Teboho Mokoena Foundation. Image: @tebzamokoena28/Instagram
Leaked: New Sundowns kit for the FIFA Club World Cup
In the meantime, Mokoena and his Sundowns teammates are leaving on Sunday for the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.
Kabo Yellow have been drawn in Group F alongside South Korea's Ulsan HD FC, German giants Borussia Dortmund, and Brazilian powerhouse Fluminense. Wednesday, 18 June: Ulsan vs Sundowns at 00:00 from the Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, USA.
Saturday, 21 June: Sundowns vs Dortmund at 18:00 from the QTL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA.
Wednesday, 25 June: Sundowns vs Fluminese at 21:00 from the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, USA.
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