Posted in News on May 18, 2010.
Born in the dusty streets of Katlehong back on June 3, 1980, Scara succumbed to death on May 11, 2010. This was after he was diagnosed with TB, which slowed down his football career during his time with Thanda Royal Zulu in Durban back in 2008.
“I would like to be part of the team that defends the league title. It was a great moment when Chiefs won the title last year. It was a fantastic team and the new players in the team will have to live up to the standard that has been set by the previous team.” Scara Ngobese making his ambition to win the league title clear. He was speaking to Amakhosi magazine after being unveiled at Naturena in July 2004.
“My father was shot dead in 1994, when I was only 14, and it was very difficult to deal with. Whenever I take to the field I play for him. He cannot see me, but I know that spiritually he is with me.” Scara Ngobese speaking to SoccerLife March 2005.
“This is my first major success with Chiefs and it was very special moment for me. I am glad I was rewarded, but for me it is more important that the Club won the Coke Cup once again. They (Kaizer Chiefs) showed faith in me when others did not and I am glad I have been given the opportunity to repay them.” Scara Ngobese speaking to Amakhosi magazine, January 2005, following an emphatic victory against SuperSport United in the Coca Cola Cup final played in Bloemfontein. On that night, Black Jesus, as Asande was known in Katlehong, completely outplayed right-back Phil Evans, inspiring the Amakhosi to yet another cup success.
“It’s my time now and I have to make the most of it. There are many trophies up for grabs, including the league title and the African Champions League and I want to add those to this medal.” An ever-confident, born winner, Scara Ngobese, expressing his desire to win continental silverware with the Glamour Boys. Scara was speaking to Amakhosi magazine, January 2005.
“I struggled when I arrived here (Kaizer Chiefs) and I heard that some people were calling me the ‘flop signing of the season’. To be called that only encouraged me to play my game -- I didn’t listen to what other people were saying; I just concentrated on my game.” Scara Ngobese answering his critics in an interview with Kick Off magazine, March 2005.
“My aims are clear and any time I am given the chance I will go all out to fight and prove that i am worthy of being in the team. My objectives are just as simple. All I want to do is help the team win games and titles and that is all.” Scara Ngobese making his objectives clear in an interview with Amakhosi magazine, August 2006 edition, ahead of the 2006/2007 season.
“I am typical South African player. I know fans pay their money for exciting, winning football so I just kept on dribbling and we kept on winning. It was fantastic.” An elated Scara Ngobese tells Kick Off after the Glamour Boys successfully defended the league title in May 2005.
“I have extended my contract with Chiefs, but not because Ernst Middendorp left -- even if he had stayed I would have signed the new deal. It never crossed my mind to leave. I wanted to play regularly for the biggest Club in Africa.” Scara Ngobese speaking to Kick Off magazine, April 2007, following the arrival of Kostadin Papic as a coach.
“I had one thing in mind. I was not sure who I would play for, but I was certain that I would play for one of the big teams in South Africa again. It just happened that I returned to the Club where everything started for me.” Scara reflects on signing for the Glamour Boys, speaking to a local magazine.
“Colin Farrel. He believes in himself, whatever he thinks is right, and nothing will change that. He is bit of a bad boy, like me.” Scara Ngobese answering on who should play him in a movie. He was speaking to Sunday Times in January 2008.
“The tricks and the flair come naturally to me, having learnt them from a young age.” Scara on his skills, speaking to SoccerLife, March 2005.
May your soul rest in peace...we will miss you, mntakababa!
