Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo

Born: 26 June 1967
Updated: 20 Jul 2026

Summary

Footballer, captain of the national South African soccer team and football coach.

Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo also known as “16 Valve” was born in Soweto, Johannesburg on 26 June 1967. His father Eliakim “Pro” Khumalo, was a renowned footballer in the 1970s and 1980s. When Khumalo began his soccer career, he was mentored by his father. His first team as a professional player was with Swallows Reserves in 1984. He then went on to join the Kaizer Chiefs’ junior team. The following year he was promoted to the senior team.

How we know this

01Who’s who,"Doctor Khumalo" ,From: Who’s who,[online] ,Available at: whoswho.co.za [Accessed on 29 October 2013]
02Goal, "Doctor Khumalo" ,From: Goal ,[online] ,Available at: www.goal.com [Accessed on 30 October 2013]
03Footballers for life, "Coaches bio" ,From: Footballers for life ,[online] ,Available at: www.footballers4life.co.za [Accessed on 31 October 2013]

Last updated · 20 Jul 2026

Cite this entry

South African History Online (2014) ' Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo', South African History Online, 6 February. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0097019 (Accessed: 20 July 2026).

South African History Online. (2014, February 6). Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0097019

South African History Online, Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0097019, (accessed 20 July 2026).