About Ryder Mofokeng
Lived 1950 – 2021 (aged 70). Ryder Mofokeng was a South African association football player and association football coach.
Johannes "Ryder" Mofokeng (26 January 1952 – 2 January 2021) was a South African football (soccer) defender who played for amateur club White City Lucky Brothers and Kaizer Chiefs.
Career
Youth career
At White City Lucky Brothers, he was a teammate of Webster Lichaba before he was invited to play for the Chiefs reserves in 1972.
Kaizer Chiefs
During the "Golden Era" he was assigned as captain by Eddie Lewis when he was 23. He was captain for 11 years and won 4 NPSL titles and a quadruple in 1981 with Jingles Pereira, Marks Maponyane, Abednigo Ngcobo, Nelson Dladla and Vusi Lamola and more. He scored one goal in his whole career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ryder Mofokeng?
footballer (1950-2021)
When was Ryder Mofokeng born?
Ryder Mofokeng was born on 20 August 1950 in Soweto.
When did Ryder Mofokeng die?
Ryder Mofokeng died on 2 January 2021.
What was Ryder Mofokeng's occupation?
Ryder Mofokeng was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ryder Mofokeng?
Ryder Mofokeng was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ryder Mofokeng. https://biography.guide/ryder-mofokeng/
MLA: "Ryder Mofokeng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ryder-mofokeng/.
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