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Eliakim Khumalo
Personal information
Full name	Eliakim Boy Khumalo
Date of birth	1940
Place of birth	South Africa
Date of death	(1996-08-27)August 27, 1996 (aged 56)
Place of death	Soweto, South Africa
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Moroka Swallows
1971–1973	Kaizer Chiefs
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 October 2013

Elkiam Khumalo (1960 – 27 August 1996) was a South African football midfielder who played for Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs. He was shot during a hijacking in 1996. He is the father of Doctor Khumalo.

Club career

Khumalo played for Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs being one of its first recruits in 1971. He was nicknamed "Pro" for his skill and intelligence.

Coaching career

Khumalo coached Chiefs six times and led them to 3 NPSL titles, 3 MTN 8 titles, 2 Nedbank Cup titles and 2 Sales House Cup titles. He also coached Kaizer Chiefs development sides.

Death

Khumalo died on 27 August 1996 in hospital when he was shot during a hijacking outside his home in Soweto. He was shot in the back and his Volkswagen was stolen. The year after his son won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1997 his hijackers, Lawrence Mazimba and Samson Masithulele were caught.

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