Former Bafana Bafana coach Augusto Palacios has urged local fans to not compare Themba Zwane to legendary midfielder Doctor Khumalo.
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder delivered a master-class performance to help Bafana Bafana beat Sierra Leone 4-0 during an international friendly at FNB Stadium.
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"First of all, they played in different positions and different eras," Palacios said.
"You can't compare players who played in different positions.
"Doctor was playing more as a winger who attacked players one against one.
"Zwane is playing in a different position that is more of a striker.
"I coached Doctor at the national team and also at Kaizer Chiefs.
"He is a completely different player. Zwane is a good player but plays in a different position to Doctor.
"Doctor Khumalo is Doctor Khumalo and I haven't seen a player rise to the same level as him.
"Zwane is a fantastic player and has won many trophies and that cannot be taken away."
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