Thierry Henry just gave South African football a huge shout out, and the person he picked is Doctor Khumalo. The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker named the ex Kaizer Chiefs midfielder as the player who impressed him most, and fans are already buzzing about it.

Henry was talking about the players who left a mark on him, and he pointed back to South Africa's legendary 1996 Africa Cup of Nations squad. He mentioned Phil Masinga, Mark Fish and Lucas Radebe, but Khumalo was the name that stuck out to him.

For anyone who watched him play, that choice makes sense. Khumalo was the kind of midfielder who could read a game like a book. He saw passes before others did, kept the ball calm under pressure and set the rhythm for Chiefs at their Naturena base. He also helped Bafana Bafana lift the 1996 title with a 2-0 win over Tunisia in the final at FNB Stadium, a moment many South Africans still talk about like it happened yesterday.

Henry's visit was not only about football talk. He also got to experience the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. What really caught his eye was seeing rival fans sitting side by side in the stands, calm and friendly. In a world where big rivalries often turn ugly, that kind of peace is rare, and social media has been quick to praise it as a real win for the sport.

Many fans online are saying this is the kind of recognition local legends deserve, and some are calling for more young players to be given the spotlight they have earned. Others say it is a reminder that South African football has always had world class talent that deserved more global attention.

So here is the real question for you: if you could pick one South African legend who deserves a bigger place in world football history, who would it be and why?

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