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'''Teko Tsholofelo Modise''' (born 22 December 1982), nicknamed '''The General''' and '''Techno M''', is a South African retired professional [[Association football|footballer]], former [[Bafana Bafana]] captain who played as a [[midfielder]] and who is currently a staff member at [[Cape Town City F.C. (2016)|Cape Town City Football Club]]. He is regarded as one of the best players of all time in South Africa.
 
Regarded as one of the greatest PSL players of the modern era today, Modise's career began in the lower leagues of South African football with Ria Stars and [[Pietersburg Pillars|City Pillars]]. During his time with the latter, he won the [[National First Division|Mvela Golden League]] Player of the Season award, which earned him a move to top-flight side [[SuperSport United F.C.|SuperSport United]] in 2006. The following season he joined local rivals [[Orlando Pirates F.C.|Orlando Pirates]] with whom he spent six years, winning two [[PSL Footballer of the Year]] awards, including the inaugural award, and two club honors. Whilst at Pirates, he earned the nickname ''"the General"'' for his ability to direct play and soon became a regular within the national team set-up.