Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena shares his powerful journey, from growing up in Bethlehem to becoming one of South Africa’s top midfielders, and the money lessons that came with it.
From earning just R3,500 a month to signing big contracts, Teboho opens up about the real financial realities of professional football, including the mistakes, pressures, and mindset shifts that shaped his journey.
In this episode, we cover:
● How Teboho Mokoena built his saving habits from a young age
● The biggest money mistakes he made after signing big contracts
● Why many footballers struggle with financial literacy
● How to build generational wealth as an athlete
● Why budgeting and discipline are critical for success
Teboho also shares his mission to improve financial literacy for athletes, helping the next generation avoid the mistakes many players make.
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Growing up in Bethlehem
02:50 - Money lessons Teboho Mokoena learned from family
04:00 - The moment Teboho Mokoena realised football could become a career
06:00 - Making money as an athlete
08:00 - Becoming a professional athlete
10:00 - Teboho Mokoena on joining Mamelodi Sundowns
12:30 - How family changed Teboho Mokoena’s money mindset
13:15 - Teboho Mokoena‘s money philosophy
14:00 - Is there enough financial literacy for athletes in South Africa?
18:45 - Teboho Mokoena’s time as an Investec ambassador
22:00 - Managing finances and the pressure of being a celebrity
25:00 - How Teboho Mokoena helps his hometown community
26:50 - Plans for life after sport
28:00 - Teboho Mokoena’s financial advice for young people
30:30 - Conclusion
In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena shares his powerful journey, from growing up in Bethlehem to becoming one of South Africa’s top midfielders, and the money lessons that came with it.
From earning just R3,500 a month to signing big contracts, Teboho opens up about the real financial realities of professional football, including the mistakes, pressures, and mindset shifts that shaped his journey.
In this episode, we cover:
● How Teboho Mokoena built his saving habits from a young age
● The biggest money mistakes he made after signing big contracts
● Why many footballers struggle with financial literacy
● How to build generational wealth as an athlete
● Why budgeting and discipline are critical for success
Teboho also shares his mission to improve financial literacy for athletes, helping the next generation avoid the mistakes many players make.
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Growing up in Bethlehem
02:50 - Money lessons Teboho Mokoena learned from family
04:00 - The moment Teboho Mokoena realised football could become a career
06:00 - Making money as an athlete
08:00 - Becoming a professional athlete
10:00 - Teboho Mokoena on joining Mamelodi Sundowns
12:30 - How family changed Teboho Mokoena’s money mindset
13:15 - Teboho Mokoena‘s money philosophy
14:00 - Is there enough financial literacy for athletes in South Africa?
18:45 - Teboho Mokoena’s time as an Investec ambassador
22:00 - Managing finances and the pressure of being a celebrity
25:00 - How Teboho Mokoena helps his hometown community
26:50 - Plans for life after sport
28:00 - Teboho Mokoena’s financial advice for young people
30:30 - Conclusion
