Where is former Pirates midfielder Teko 'The General' Modise now?
Teko Modise remains one of the most talented local players who never played overseas.
At the peak of his career, he earned the nickname 'The General' for his ability to direct play and dictate the tempo of the match.
Modise began his career at Ria Stars before joining City Pillars, where he spent four years. His breakthrough came in 2006 when he joined SuperSport United. Although he only spent one season with Matsatsantsa, The General scored 10 goals in 33 appearances, which prompted Orlando Pirates to come knocking.
In a recent interview, Teko Modise revealed that he was a Kaizer Chiefs fan growing up and always wanted to play for the club. In 2007, he had an opportunity to join his boyhood club, but the former Bafana Bafana midfielder chose to join rivals Pirates instead. He expressed a desire to play for Chiefs but was put off by how the club approached him.
Modise became a star at Pirates and won two PSL Footballer of the Year awards with the Soweto giants. He played some of his best football in black and white, which earned him a call-up to the national team. From 2007 onwards, The General became a regular for Bafana Bafana, earning 66 caps and scoring 10 goals. After falling out with then-Pirates coach Ruud Krol, Modise left for Mamelodi Sundowns in 2011. At Sundowns, he revived his career and evolved his playing style.
No longer the star player, his experience helped the club win the 2016 CAF Champions League title. A year later, Teko Modise joined Cape Town City, where he played for two years before retiring. At the peak of his powers, everyone wanted a piece of Teko Modise. He achieved more success at Sundowns but played his best football at Pirates between 2007 and 2010.
As for Teko Modise now, he is a brand ambassador for Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside Tiyanda Mabunda. He is also a pundit for S uperSport TV .
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