Thato Khiba

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Thato Khiba
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 28)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Stellenbosch
Number 19
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2019 Uthongathi 6 (0)
2019–2021 African All Stars
2021–2023 Marumo Gallants 32 (0)
2023–2025 TS Galaxy 29 (1)
2025– Stellenbosch 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2025

Thato Khiba (born 5 August 1996) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Stellenbosch in the South African Premier Division.

In his early career, he played for the reserve team of Kaizer Chiefs. Being released in August 2018, he contested the 2018–19 National First Division with Uthongathi before moving down to the third tier and African All Stars. He eventually earned a transfer to Marumo Gallants. [1] Here, he made his first-tier debut in the 2021-22 South African Premier Division. [2] With the Marumo Gallants, Khiba among others reached the semi-final of the 2022-23 CAF Confederation Cup. [3] When Marumo Gallants were relegated in 2023, Khiba remained in the Premier Division through a transfer to TS Galaxy. [1]

Reports about a transfer to a larger club began to surface in 2024, [4] [5] [6] intensifying in January 2025. [7] [8] The transfer to Stellenbosch was confirmed in January 2025. [9] [10]

References

  1. 1 2 Raophala, Mauwane (18 April 2024). "'I was disappointed, but…': Khiba on Chiefs' departure". FAR Post. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Thato Khiba at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Munyai, Ofhani (22 January 2025). "What Stellenbosch FC CEO said about Khiba's signing". FAR Post. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Gauteng Giants Competing For Galaxy Midfielder?". Soccer Laduma. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  5. ↑ Kappel, David (10 April 2024). "Ramovic – Ex-Chiefs Man Can Become PSL's Best Midfielder". iDiski Times. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "PSL Giants Circle Khiba". Soccer Laduma. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Kohler, Lorenz (12 January 2025). "Stellies Set To Snap Up Galaxy Star". iDiski Times. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Molefe, Mazola (13 January 2025). "TS Galaxy midfielder Thato Khiba on Pirates, Stellies radar". SABC Sport. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  9. ↑ Qoshe, Yolulwe (15 January 2025). "Confirmed: Chiefs product rejects Pirates for Stellenbosch!". The South African. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  10. ↑ Luthuli, Lusanda (22 January 2025). "'Thank You' — Khiba Reflects On Memorable TS Galaxy Journey". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
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