On this day in 1987, Itumeleng Khune was born
Other well-known people who are being honoured today are singer/song-writer Lionel Richie and actress Nicole Kidman.
Today, 20 June, we celebrate the birth day of Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeper.
Itumeleng Khune was born on this day in 1987 and is a South African footballer, who plays for Kaizer Chiefs and the national team. He started off as a defender for Kaizer Chiefs when he was young and moved to being a goalkeeper. He was called up to the senior club in 2004, but didn’t make his debut until 2007.
Itumeleng is well known for saving three penalties from Esrom Nyandoro and Peter Ndlovu against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Telkom Knockout in 2007.
He is also famous for performing a Rene Higuita scorpion kick save in a league victory over Mpumalanga Black Aces in 2015.
The Ventersdorp-born superstar has won numerous awards, from Rookie of the Year to being named the Goalkeeper of the Season.
Itumeleng is known for his quick reflexes and his distribution, which has been hailed as “the best you will see anywhere” by former Liverpool goalkeeper, Sander Westerveld.
Other well-known people who are being honoured today are singer/ song-writer Lionel Richie and actress Nicole Kidman.
