'You can't compare Zinedine Zidane with Themba Zwane, that's disrespectful! There's no Mamelodi Sundowns player who can be better than a Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates one' - Fans

South Africans don't believe Masandawana midfielder Mshishi can come close to Zizou despite what he has achieved as a player.

Former Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Kaizer Chiefs player Linda Buthelezi recently claimed legendary Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane can be compared to the French legend Zinedine Zidane owing to his style of play and skill.

However, it seems fans in Mzansi are not convinced by the comparison made, arguing that Mshishi is not close to matching the Juventus and Real Madrid legend.

The majority of football lovers agree the Masandawana midfielder has delivered in the Premier Soccer League but his level is not world-class. Have a look at their comments as sampled by GOAL.

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Downs fans to agree with this madness!
Only Mamelodi Sundowns fans will agree to this madness - Monate Mahlatsiey

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Stupid comparison?
Stupid comparison! The truth is Zwane is great here in South Africa and can't be compared with anyone in the world - Bongo AkaBongs Machi
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Perfect comparison!
Indeed, Mshishi resembles Zidane's skills. Perfect comparison - Brian Thabo Ngobeni

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This is what has killed SA players
That is what has killed South African players. These players must go and compete at the highest level week in and week out - Victor Chidau
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Zwane is best Mzansi ever had
I'm a Kaizer Chiefs fan but Themba Mshishi Zwane is the best the country has ever had - Emmanuel Khayise
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Zwane is great but...
Yes, Themba Mshishi is the great one we have in Mzansi but you can't compare him with world-class player Zidane - Bongani DeBongz Toto Hobe
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You pushing it too far
I love Zwane as one of our greats but putting him on the same level as Zizou, is pushing it too far - Bongani Mgubela
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Disrespecting Zidane?
You took this too far! Zidane was on another level, you can't compare him with Zwane that's disrespectful - Mzonke Mtala Fifi
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Don't put unnecessary pressure to players
The question is for Zidane to become a football icon who was he compared to? No one! Hence he made a name for himself, this thing of comparing players to legends just puts unnecessary pressure on them for nothing - Kubutane Mofokeng
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No Downs player can be better than one from Chiefs or Pirates
There's no Sundowns player who can be better than a Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates player. Even Sirino was not so good when he was playing for Sundowns, but look at him now playing for Kaizer Chiefs, he's perfect - Yongntando General