Ageing seems to be a bit of a myth for South African football legend Doctor Khumalo, as he has proven time and time again that class is permanent. Here's a look at his most recent youthfully stylish look.
The story
It appears that in terms of style and elegance, 16V hardly ever goes wrong. The widely celebrated legend has remained quite relevant in the football quarters and the release of his docuseries The Untold Story Of Doctor Khumalo has cast his life more into the spotlight.
It was also his film that showed just how popular he was during his heyday, as often hung around South African celebrities including musicians and other television personalities. It appears that he has not lost any clout since his days a professional and nowadays it looks like ageing is a really slow process for the ex-Kaizer Chiefs star.
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Did you know?
The former midfield magician was promoted into the Amakhosi first team while he was studying his Grade 12. His first opportunity came in the Iwisa Spectacular against Orlando Pirates in Ellis Park in 1986. The Bafana Bafana icon also admitted that he had cold feet on that big day and he asked one of his teammates Ace Ntsoelengoe to go fetch something in the dressing before kickoff, and the former striker attacker refused.
Doctor remained on the pitch and the then-teenager registered an assist on his first appearance for the Glamour Boys. Following that impressive debut against Chiefs' biggest rivals, it was soon established that the maestro would go on to be a superstar , something the people who grew up watching him in the streets of Rockville had long-known.
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