Which clubs did Jomo Sono play for?

Orlando Pirates (1972–1976), New York Cosmos (1977–1977), Colorado Caribous (1978–1978), Atlanta Chiefs (1979–1979), Toronto Blizzard (1980–1982), Jomo Cosmos (1982–1985).

Where does Jomo Sono rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Jomo Sono #6 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Jomo Sono

CM creator

Life

1955

Clubs

Colorado Caribous, Atlanta Chiefs, Toronto Blizzard

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A Pirates supporter renamed the teenager Jomo, burning spear, after Kenyatta, and by 1977 he had crossed to the New York Cosmos to share a dressing room with Pelé, Beckenbauer and Carlos Alberto. He drove Orlando Pirates' 1974 sweep of the league, the Top 8 Cup, the Life Cup and the Champion of Champions trophy, then bought Highlands Park in 1982 as the first Black owner of a white club and made it Jomo Cosmos, national champions in 1987. Career record: club career at Colorado Caribous, Atlanta Chiefs, Toronto Blizzard.

Career sources

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Career record

1972–1976	Orlando Pirates
1977–1977	New York Cosmos
1978–1978	Colorado Caribous
1979–1979	Atlanta Chiefs
1980–1982	Toronto Blizzard
1982–1985	Jomo Cosmos

Sources

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Around Sono in the almanac

One rank above: Itumeleng Khune at #5.

One rank below: Mark Fish at #7.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.

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