Rags to riches: Inside Teko Modise’s success story

Teko Modise has a success story, from allegedly living in the streets to playing for one of Africa’s biggest football clubs—a typical rags-to-riches movie storyline.

Modise is one of the most celebrated South African football talismans, with an illustrious career capped with several accolades and trophies in the cabinet.

Despite hanging the boots, Modise has since established himself as a global brand.

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TEKO MODISE’S SUCCESS STORY

Well, let’s dive into Modise’s rags-to-riches story.

The celebrated talisman once revealed that he once lived in the streets before his thrust into the limelight. According to TimesLive, he revealed this during his podcast interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG.

His interview has since become one of the most-watched on the Channel.

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Modise’s footballing career

Whilst young Modise was destined for greatness at 17, he debuted for Ria Stars, which was in the fourth-tier division. However, from Ria Stars, he joined City Pillars. He later left City Pillars for SupperSports United in 2006.

In the wake of his three-year contract, he saw himself being the most sought-after star. He later joined Soweto giants Orlando Pirates. During his stint at Pirates, he made a money move to Mamelodi Sundowns. From Sundowns, he settled for Cape Town City before hanging his boots.

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ENDORSEMENTS DEALS AND AMBASSADORIAL GIGS

His substantial social media following and illustrious career has undoubtedly offered him several endorsement deals on a silver platter. According to Briefly, Modise, in recent years, has managed to work with several global brands, which include:

• Coca Cola
• Samsung
• Nike
• Heineken
• McDonald’s
• Telkom

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Ambassadorial gigs

• Ambassador for 13-time league winners Mamelodi Sundowns
• Part of the administrative team of Cape Town Football City

Undoubtedly, his colourful profile has often implicated his net worth in the mix. Modise has been reported as broke several times, but it’s puzzling, given his soft life.

Reports have it that he is worth millions, and his lavish life, capped with glitz and glamour, shows for it from exotic cars to mansions in the leafy suburbs of South Africa.

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