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Ted Dumitru and Cyril Nzama pay tribute to Scara Ngobese

'Scara was very special'

Posted: 2010-05-12 11:02

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ted Dumitru believes Emmanuel ‘Scara’ Ngobese could have achieved a lot more than he did in football.

The dribbling wizard succumbed to TB on Tuesday morning – aged 29 – at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.

Ngobese’s business manager Jazzman Mahlakgane confirms that the left-footed midfielder had been back on TB medication after a relapse. “He went back to hospital on Sunday, but he couldn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace,” says Mahlakgane.

Dumitru tells KickOff.com Ngobese’s era was an ‘unfulfilled dream’. “He helped us at Chiefs win the 2004/05 League title, which was our second League title in a row and later he won a cup or two but I don’t think, for someone so talented, he achieved everything he could have achieved in his football career,” Dumitru argues.

“I was very close to him and the last time I spoke to him was three weeks ago and he told me he was going to bounce back to football. It is a big blow, but what is sad for me is that nobody seemed to understand his nature,” Dumitru says.

The Romania-born coach argues that Ngobese’s style of play made him an enemy of the coaches he played under during his career.

“He was often frustrated because of the way he played and I think the frustration led to him doing some bad things that we read about in the past. I think he leaves behind an unfulfilled dream as this player could have at least played in the World Cup. He remains immortal in my mind and my condolences to those who were close to him… what a special player, amazing,” Dumitru adds.

Former Kaizer Chiefs right back Cyril Nzama says the football fraternity has lost a ‘truly great player’ in Ngobese. “I played with him a lot at Chiefs and I can safely say he was one great, special player…. the things he did no-one could do them. We had a lot of good memories together and my condolences to the Ngobeses for this big loss… he will forever be missed,” says Nzama.

Ngobese also turned out for Tembisa Classic, Moroka Swallows, Amazulu, Hellenic and Thanda Royal Zulu, and he was last in the books of United FC.

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Gucci Man: 2010-05-12 11:06

Rest In Peace outie yami

thobela kela : 2010-05-12 11:22

I was a big fan of great Scara may his soul rest in peace, to his family aluhlanga lungehliyo xolani ulufezile ugqatso lake, to all those coaches' who didnt understand him you played a role because he ended up doing wrong things you robed us of a genuine wizzard player of our generation.

Pearl: 2010-05-12 11:24

Tivani

Please respect Scara's passing!!

TTM

Ngyakcela..please move these comments..this guy doesnt knw when 2 stop!!

Gucci Man: 2010-05-12 11:27

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:18 [ Report ]

I understand that ujola noTeko , so please this is not about uTeko outie yami.
It's about Scara , who past on .
With all due respect outie yami, I think it would be appropriate if we send condolences to Ngobese's family and friends and we give them hope and courage to face the world without their son(Scara).

Let's behave like Africans and respect this outie yami pleaseeeeeee.

My Blood is Gold and Black

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:27

I love Scara than any other Chiefs fan

Josephine : 2010-05-12 11:35

May your soul rest in peace.

Stonza: 2010-05-12 11:35

TTM this report thing doesnt work or they are ignored by your webadmin or who ever...we want to remove this morno Tivani....plz...or block him on this post...it aint funny anymore...please boer do something!!!

Gucci Man: 2010-05-12 11:37

TTM :outie yami

I think maybe it's a right time to contact this dude and chat to him about his comments regarding departure of Scara.

You guys have access to his contact details, email, IP address etc , please speak to him outie yami, This is unAfrican

Stonza: 2010-05-12 11:38

Back on the article....I think Ted was one coach who got the best from Scara...he was most fear at chips in his time.....I agree, sometimes coaches do kill our players by not playing them according...
Like Moriri, he is very special, playing in his own style, jiust give him a chance and play him according to his strenth and just wait...he will do u wonders!!!

tpaz: 2010-05-12 11:38

TB + HIV = death...... current players get tested like JZ and seek early treatment.

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:41

Rest in Peace twana yam

Mfundo: 2010-05-12 11:44

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ):

DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO STOP? THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR YOUR STUPID COMMENTS.
A LIFE HAS BEEN LOST, RESPECT SCARA AND SHUT UP. YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE FACTS ABOUT ALL WHAT YOU SAYING, YOU JUST LIKE AN EMPTY VESSEL.

ALL WE SAYING IS MAY HIS SOUL RIP, WHO ARE YOU TO COME HERE AND START JUDGING PPL.
GROW UP YOU FOOL!!!!

conti: 2010-05-12 11:44

scara he never do his things at chiefs,ask tembisa people n katlehong that guy was amazing,may his soul rest in peace

Pearl: 2010-05-12 11:45

Guys can u remember how Scara and Fabian used to celebrate after scoring..*smiles*
his combination with David Obua le Mbesuma..Chiefs were untouchable then..so many good memories Scara..thats what people should remember..whats written on his death certificate is not for our knowledge..lets remember what made him a great player

well said Stonza

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:47

Mfundo: 2010-05-12 11:44 [ Report ]

he was amazing, But why are you crying now? U never showed him love. The truth hurts brother. Im tired of covering the truth because someone died. I tell as it is.

Stonza: 2010-05-12 11:48

tpaz: 2010-05-12 11:38 [ Report ]
I dont think tht was necesary and relevent at all!!!

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:48

soemtimes players irrisponsible

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2010-05-12 11:49

sometimes players are irrisponsible
and careless

Mfundo: 2010-05-12 11:50

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ):

DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO STOP? THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR YOUR STUPID COMMENTS.
A LIFE HAS BEEN LOST, RESPECT SCARA AND SHUT UP. YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE FACTS ABOUT ALL WHAT YOU SAYING, YOU JUST LIKE AN EMPTY VESSEL.

ALL WE SAYING IS MAY HIS SOUL RIP, WHO ARE YOU TO COME HERE AND START JUDGING PPL.
GROW UP YOU FOOL!!!!

abel: 2010-05-12 11:54

The king of 360degrees is gone,Rest In Peace mei outie

Mfundo: 2010-05-12 11:57

Soccer Critic

You are missing the point, firstly i'm not crying, secondly i am saying to you NOW IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

If you soo much loved him why wait untill his death to start opening you big mouth.
To his family and many of us this is a time for mourning and celebrating his life and achievements....
RESPECT THAT AND GO FIND A PLATFORM PROPER TIME TO ADDRESS YOUR ISSUES

Mfundo: 2010-05-12 12:01

Soccer Critic

You are missing the point, firstly i'm not crying, secondly i am saying to you NOW IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

If you soo much loved him why wait untill his death to start opening you big mouth.
To his family and many of us this is a time for mourning and celebrating his life and achievements....
RESPECT THAT AND GO FIND A PLATFORM PROPER TIME TO ADDRESS YOUR ISSUES

The Knocks Man: 2010-05-12 12:03

Rest In Peace, the Black Jesus of Football. Who can forget the 90 degree turn.

Viva Khosi.

As for you soccer critics remember, we are the supporters not the coach or the management, we do not make descisions as to who must leave the team.

Your truly an Idiot.

TTM: 2010-05-12 12:34

Gucci Man: 2010-05-12 11:37
You mean which man, my outie?

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 12:46

I BLAME KAIZER CHIEFS FOR HIS DEATH..

Pearl: 2010-05-12 12:53

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 12:46 [ Report ]

Not you as well Arly-g..this is so disrespectful to his family and friends who read such..cant u guys just bow ur heads and respect a fallen hero..instead of belittling his death

I think Kickoff shud just stop the Scara articles because clearly some people cannot respect something so sensitive

Neil Greig..maybe u need 2 close Scara related articles, ive heard enuf

vutomim@gmail.com: 2010-05-12 13:03

RIP boy, ubulise Gift Leremi

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-05-12 13:19

Guys, my high morals tell me that during times like this "there is no room for blaming". We should only moan and not point fingers.

I moaned when death robbed us the young gifted Gift Leremi and no finger pointing happened.

Scara should respectfully be moaned!

The KHOSI One

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-05-12 13:22

TTM, do the thing and remove this article as the masses call for such action.

Please dont forget to send TIVANI to trash bin as well.

The KHOSI One

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 13:27

All psl Trophies : 2010-05-12 13:07

what happened to freedom of speech?
Jou ma se ****!

Thabang [The KHOSI One]: 2010-05-12 13:27

See TTM, i am hurting...I cannot even correctly spell the word Mourn = Moan?


The KHOSI One

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 13:34

Pearl: 2010-05-12 12:53

Pearl like it or not Kaizer killed Scara.
there's no such thing called TB...
First it was Zuma's father in law who killed Manyathela and Leremi now is this ****** agent Motaung..
Tired of this Mafias running the show.

Ntokozo: 2010-05-12 14:04

Lala ngokuthula MQUNGEBE, MEHLOKAZULU, DELAKUBUSWA, SIHAYO, XONGO. Siyohlale sikukhumbula njalo. U made your mark and represented us, the Ngobeses very well. I know your blood was always GOLD n BLACK.

Pa Wash : 2010-05-12 14:15

Yo face wil nvr vanish. O direle seo o ne o setletse mo lefatshe. Rest In Peace 'Scara'

Masiza : 2010-05-12 14:19

We have lost as a nation. One of a kind, Scara would make clap you hands, as he enjoyed what he did best 360 degrees turn. Rest in peace Scara!!

Ali : 2010-05-12 14:49

Jah we lost da most talented payer tjo

Balotelli: 2010-05-12 14:56

sum ppl ar stupid by nature... no amount of education will change them:

tivani guy + Arly-G (Ugly-G_string)

abel: 2010-05-12 15:29

hamba kahle mfethu we will miss u

abel: 2010-05-12 15:29

hamba kahle mfethu we will miss u

'The Controversial One': 2010-05-12 15:31

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 13:34

MASENDE KANYOKO,SANI!

'The Controversial One': 2010-05-12 15:35

People like Arly-G should just go straight tp hell!

sanele : 2010-05-12 16:06

may his soul rest in peace and we will miss your style of playing soccer but it is very sad bcos most of international coaches they didn't understood your south african talent that u have had but any way ULALE KahLE ndoda yamadoda u've done ur part in our siuth african football

Arly-G: 2010-05-12 16:07

Big Teams Hater: 2010-05-12 15:31

I don't have to educate you once more that this is a democratic country meaning you are free to say whatever that comes from your mouth. And don't come here with that tendecy you pice of agent!
Nnywana tsa mmago lena maaaaaaaan!

Mxolisi: 2010-05-12 16:25

Its a big loss to all S.A soccer fans and all the soccer family. I always regerded him as a top player even when he was straggling to get a club, but i still beilived in him.We need skilful players like him, the players that are not shy to express their skills. My heart is broken but only god knows and we as people can't do anything to stop something from god. My his soul rest in peace.

thapedi: 2010-05-13 19:31

INDEED, LENDZABA ISTRAIGHT. CHIEFS MUST BE STRAIGHT TO THE POINT, THEY HAVE BEEN SO CRUEL TO SCARA. ACTUALLY, THEY ARE THE ROOT OF HIS DEATH. TRUTH HURTS.

PIRATES1937 : 2010-05-16 21:21

I am no Dr. But the last time I checked TB. was cureable

Lekgari : 2010-05-17 13:53

Scara was one of the best players who most of time displayed the real South African football and showed the world what God gave him. we will alwys remember him. my his soul rest in peace.

Lekgari : 2010-05-17 13:57

Scara was one of the best players who most of time displayed the real South African football and showed the world what God gave him. we will alwys remember him. my his soul rest in peace.

makabongwe : 2010-06-02 16:15

what a great player