Moeneeb Josephs

Moeneeb Josephs (pronounced Muh'Neeb), is a South African soccer goalkeeper who plays for Orlando Pirates and South Africa.

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Created: 2nd Jun 2010
Modified: 2nd Jun 2010

Professional Information

Professional Areas:

Soccer

Employer:

South African Football Association

Position:

Professional footballer

Working primarily in:

South Africa

Biographical Information

Moeneeb Josephs
(At a Glance)

Date of Birth: May/19/1980
Gender: male
Place of Origin: South Africa

Josephs is a highly-rated goalkeeper in South Africa. His ability to kick with both feet, play as a sweeper and distribute the ball comfortably are some of his traits.

Personal

He hails from Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats and is a devout Muslim. He is nicknamed Slim Kat.

Club career

Josephs, who made his debut at the age of 17 in 1997, playing for the now defunct Cape Town Spurs (they won 2-0 against African Wanderers), joined Ajax CT in 1999.

International career

He has played at international level for South Africa and was South Africa's number one goalkeeper at the 2008 African Cup of Nations replacing the injured Rowen Fernandez.

He did not make the final squad for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Source: Wikipedia