Samora Khulu

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Samora Khulu
Personal information
Full name Moran Khulu
Date of birth 1958
Place of birth Madadeni, Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
Date of death 6 August 2008 (aged 50)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1978–1979 Newcastle Steller
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1980–1983 African Wanderers
1984–1986 Kaizer Chiefs 75 (42)
1987–? AmaZulu
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Moran Khulu, better known as Samora Khulu, (died 6 August 2008) was a South African football (soccer) striker who played for African Wanderers, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu.

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Club career

Joe Frickleton discovered Khulu when he still played for African Wanderers in Durban. "I immediately spotted his potential while I was still coaching Highlands Park - and the great measure of success Chiefs achieved in the record breaking season was due to him." Khulu scored a hat trick in his first match against Wits University at Orlando Stadium. He developed a penchant of scoring at Ellis Park Stadium. [1] Chiefs signed Khulu for a hefty R25 000 at the start of the 1984 season. He finished the season as the 1984 Footballer of the Year [2] and the winner of the Golden Boot with 21 goals. [2] [3] [4] He was the first ever South African soccer player to have a graphic every time he scored at Ellis Park. [5] He later joined AmaZulu F.C. He scored a goal against African Wanderers in 1–0 win in the JPS Knockout Cup but they were disqualified for fielding an unregistered player. [6]

Controversies

Khulu had a reputation for indiscipline and going AWOL often skipping training to return to his home in northern KwaZulu-Natal. [3]

Nickname

He was nicknamed "Zulu Boy" or "ZB" by Joe Frickleton and Ryder Mofokeng [7]

Personal life

Khulu is survived by his wife Monica and two children. [2]

Death

Khulu died on 6 August 2008 after a long illness, his daughter Tracey Khulu confirmed his death on Metro FM. He was buried on 10 August 2008 at Gavala Cemetery [2] in Madadeni, Newcastle. [7] Kaizer Motaung said "We are deeply grieved by his passing and we shall forever be thankful for his contributions to our success." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Death of Chiefs 'Gladiator' Samora Khulu | Sport24". M.news24.com. 9 September 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "SA legend laid to rest". Sowetan LIVE. 12 August 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 "'Samora' forgotten in goal feast". DailySun. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Mark Gleeson (7 April 2014). "Top scorer award could be for the fewest goals yet | Soccer". BDlive. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Horsepower wanted for PSL | Sport24". M.news24.com. 19 December 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "South Africa 1987". Rsssf.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  7. 1 2 "R.I.P. Amakhosi's Samora Khulu - News". Kick Off. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
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