33·Legends

Doctor Khumalo vs Lucas Radebe

South Africa against South Africa. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Doctor Khumalo

South Africa · 1992–96 · CM

Almanac rating
83
Rank in South Africa
#4 of 33
Caps
50 · 9 goals
Clubs
Kaizer Chiefs, Ferro Carril Oeste, Columbus Crew

The terraces called him 16V, after the fastest engine on the road, and on 7 July 1992 at Kings Park he settled South Africa's first sanctioned international in decades with an 82nd minute penalty against Cameroon. He won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations at home, robbing two Tunisians in the final to lay on both of Mark Williams' goals, and collected the rest of his medals with Kaizer Chiefs, where he spent most of his career. Career record: 50 caps and 9 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Ferro Carril Oeste, Columbus Crew.

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Lucas Radebe

South Africa · 1996–2002 · CB

Almanac rating
87
Rank in South Africa
#2 of 33
Caps
70 · 2 goals
Clubs
Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United
Honours
Hall of Fame 2005

When Nelson Mandela came to Leeds in April 2001 to collect the freedom of the city, he stopped in front of Radebe, said "Ah, Mthimkhulu", then turned to the crowd and called him his hero. He won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, captained South Africa at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups over 70 caps, wore the Leeds armband for seven years, and took FIFA's Fair Play Award in 2000. Career record: 70 caps and 2 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United; honours include Hall of Fame 2005.

The verdict

The almanac puts Lucas Radebe ahead by 4 rating points, 87 against 83.

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