Simon Lehoko

Simon Lehoko (1951 – 17 April 2025) was a South African soccer player who played as a defender for Kaizer Chiefs and Vaal Professionals.

Early life and education As a teenager growing up in Sedibeng Lehoko played for his father Shadrack Lehoko's team Real X20 which was based in Sharpeville. By the age of 16 he established himself as one of the best defenders in the Vaal. He was regularly selected in the Sharpeville Invitational XI which played against Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on numerous occasions. His brother, Joseph Lehoko nicknamed him "Bull" for his defensive style, which stuck with him.

Lehoko attended Lekoa Shandu and enrolled at the Wilberforce Training College to get a teacher's diploma. At the training college he met former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Ariel Kgongoane. After qualifying to be a teacher he moved from Sharpeville to Meadowlands Zone 5 and taught in Dobsonville.

After his performances at Vaal Professionals Lehoko signed for Kaizer Chiefs in 1978. He was captained by Ryder Mofokeng until his retirement in 1985. He was part of the team that won the quadruple in 1981.

Lehoko died on 17 April 2025, at the age of 74.