Where is Khama Billiat playing now? The Zim star's career overview and biography
Zimbabwean star player and striker Khama Billiat has taken another big step in his football career by joining a new team. From being a star player in Kaizer Chiefs to becoming a goal-scoring machine for Yadah FC, he has shown extreme passion for the game. He once said:
I started playing soccer when I was very young. That is just my passion... I was born to play soccer.
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Key takeaways
- On 2 January 2025, Khama Billiat was announced as the new member of Scottish FC.
- He helped the Zimbabwean Warriors to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Khama was the PSL Player of the Season in 2016.
- In 2021, Khama retired from playing international football but returned in 2024.
Profile summary
| Full name | Khama Billiat |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 19 August 1990 |
| Age | 34 years old (as of March 2025) |
| Place of birth | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Current residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
| Weight | 69 kilograms (154 lbs) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Mother | Rosa |
| Father | Mustafo |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Esnath Munyedawo |
| Children | 1 |
| School | Gwinyiro Primary School, Aces Youth Soccer Academy |
| Profession | Professional football player |
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Who is Khama Billiat?
Khama is a talented football player from Zimbabwe. Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas likens him to Barcelona star player Messi in an interview with SLTV Football News in September 2018. He said:
Barcelona plays, and that player must be Messi. Kaizer Chief plays, that player must be Khama Billiat. Khama Billiat is the best player on Kaizer Chief...in my opinion, he is a fantastic, unbelievable player. This player is not for PSL, he is for Europe.
Age and early life
Khama Billiat is 34 as of March 2025. He was born on 19 August 1990 in Harare, Zimbabwe. His parents are Rosa and Mustafa Billiat. Khama attended Gwinyiro Primary School in Fakosi.
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Career
Billiat began his football career as a youth from Aces Youth Soccer Academy before joining CAPS United FC in 2010. He professionally debuted for Ajax Cape Town on 20 August 2010, in a 2010 MTN 8 tournament quarterfinal match.
Billiat's impressive performance at Ajax Cape Town earned him accolades from Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and a move to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2013. He signed a five-year contract with them.
He helped the Sundowns win their first-ever continental title in 2016. They also became the second South African team to be champions of Africa.
Khama joined the Kaizer Chiefs in 2018 on a three-year deal. He made his debut with the team on 4 August 2018. After his contract expired, he left and returned to his country. In an interview with Lorenz Kohler on 21 October 2024, he revealed why he left the club. He said:
When negotiations take long and stuff like that, it takes a turn, and I don't think I was myself at that time and didn't feel comfortable having another contract because I felt that I needed to find myself a little bit better; I needed to take time away from football.
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Which club signed Khama Billiat?
In 2024, he joined Yadah FC as a free agent. He scored 13 goals and assisted 11. The goals were the second highest in the league, and he was voted as Fans' Choice Player of the Season.
Kaizer Chief's Khama Billiat has been a stalwart for the Zimbabwe national team at the international level. His senior debut was in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mali on 26 March 2011.
Billiat scored his first goal for Zimbabwe in a friendly match against Zambia in August 2011. After retiring from international football in 2022, he announced his return on 28 August 2024 with a little push from Coach Neetu.
How many goals has Khama Billiat scored for the Chiefs?
He scored 24 goals for the team throughout his time with them, as Transfermarkt recorded. He played 47 matches in four seasons for the Kaizer Chiefs.
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Where is Khama Billiat playing now?
Khama Blliat's current team is Scottland FC, a Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League newcomer and allegedly the newest richest team. He joined them on a free transfer after his contract expired with Yadah FC on 31 December 2024.
The club unveiled the winger on 2 January 2025 in their post on Instagram stating:
Signed, sealed and delivered. Khama is officially SCOTTISH.
Billiat allegedly chose to stay in Zimbabwe despite offers from South Africa's PSL and Saudi Arabian clubs because he had a strong connection to his roots. He also has a good relationship with Scottland FC's owner Pedzai Sakupwanya.
Is Khama Billiat married?
Khama Billiat's wife is Esnath Munyedawo, whom he reportedly married in 2009. There are rumours that he later married a second wife, Nomcebo 'Dot' Mthethwa, a South African TV presenter.
The Scottish player has a daughter with his wife Esnath. Khama Billiat's daughter is Kimberly, born in 2011.
Who is the highest-paid soccer player in Zimbabwe?
Marvelous Nakamba is currently the highest-paid soccer player in Zimbabwe, with a net worth of approximately £12,110,800 as of 2025 as per Salary Sport. He plays for Luton Town and has had a successful career in Europe, including stints at Aston Villa and Club Brugge.
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What is Khama Billiat's net worth?
It is uncertain for now, but he lives a luxurious lifestyle. He owns houses and cars like SUVs, an Infiniti QX70, and a Range Rover Lumma RS costing R2.5 million.
What is the monthly salary of Khama Billiat?
The Southern Africa Football News posted that Khama Billiat's salary from Scottland FC was reportedly around R830,000 ($45,000).
Latest news
According to The Chronicle, Khama Billiat denied his salary was R830,000 ($45,000), stating that his deal is "nowhere near" that amount. He reportedly earned around R95,500 ($5,000) monthly while playing for Yadah FC, with a signing-on fee of R378,000 ($20,000).
Khama Billiat has registered his name in the minds of many football fans across Africa. His impressive skills and goal-scoring ability have made him a household name. As a football legend, he remains an inspiration to young players.
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