April Phumo
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April "Styles" Phumo was a South Africa
n football player and coach. He was nicknamed "Styles."
prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup
; the team was banned from competing due to apartheid.
of Lesotho, leading them to "several league titles and an unexpected place in the last 16 of the African Champions Cup in 1990." He later managed South African club sides Ria Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic, Nathi Lions and Atlie
.
Phumo spent a brief spell as manager of United FC
during 2009, helping the club gain promotion to South Africa's National First Division
.
. Phumo began coaching Lesotho in 1979 and received a FIFA coaching diploma in 1981.
Phumo was involved with the South African men's senior team
for a number of years. He was assistant to Trott Moloto
and the 2000 African Cup of Nations
, before a spell with Ria Stars.
In July 2002, Phumo returned as national team assistant to Ephraim Mashaba
. When Mashaba was sacked in January 2004, Phumo became temporary manager, taking control of the national team at the 2004 African Cup of Nations
. Phumo also managed the South African men's under-20
, men's under-23
and women's senior
national teams.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n football player and coach. He was nicknamed "Styles."
Playing career
He was a squad member of the South African national teamSouth Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
; the team was banned from competing due to apartheid.
Club sides
Phumo managed Arsenal (Maseru)Arsenal (Maseru)
Arsenal Football Club is a Lesothan football club based in Maseru.-Achievements:*Lesotho Premier League: 3*Lesotho Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
of Lesotho, leading them to "several league titles and an unexpected place in the last 16 of the African Champions Cup in 1990." He later managed South African club sides Ria Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic, Nathi Lions and Atlie
Atlie FC
Atlie FC is a South African football club based in Benoni, Gauteng. The club currently plays in the National First Division.Atlie came into existence in 2011 after the club's owners bought out Durban based side Nathi Lions and moved the club to Ekurhuleni.-External links:*...
.
Phumo spent a brief spell as manager of United FC
United FC (South Africa)
United FC is a South African football club based in Kroonstad that plays in the National First Division.-External links:**...
during 2009, helping the club gain promotion to South Africa's National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
.
National sides
Phumo was the first ever manager of the Lesotho national teamLesotho national football team
The Lesotho national football team, nicknamed the Likuena , is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association...
. Phumo began coaching Lesotho in 1979 and received a FIFA coaching diploma in 1981.
Phumo was involved with the South African men's senior team
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
for a number of years. He was assistant to Trott Moloto
Trott Moloto
Trott Nchilo Moloto is a South African football coach who currently manages Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns. -Coaching career:...
and the 2000 African Cup of Nations
2000 African Cup of Nations
The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa . It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
, before a spell with Ria Stars.
In July 2002, Phumo returned as national team assistant to Ephraim Mashaba
Ephraim Mashaba
Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba is a South African football coach who currently coaches the South Africa national under-23 football team.He was previously the manager of the Swaziland national side, where he was appointed in May 2008...
. When Mashaba was sacked in January 2004, Phumo became temporary manager, taking control of the national team at the 2004 African Cup of Nations
2004 African Cup of Nations
The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
. Phumo also managed the South African men's under-20
South Africa national under-20 football team
The South Africa national under-20 football team, is a youth football team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the African Youth...
, men's under-23
South Africa national under-23 football team
The South Africa national under-23 football team is a youth football team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the All-Africa Games and...
and women's senior
South Africa women's national football team
The South Africa national women's football team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana , is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.Their first official match was held in 30 May 1993 against Swaziland....
national teams.