Dondol Stars co-coach Khuliso Rashamuse has played down any comparisons between goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede to household names such as Itumeleng Khune and Ronwen Williams.
Gumede produced another impressive performance in a penalty shootout when Dondol beat AmaZulu 5-4 on penalties in a Nedbank Cup last-16 clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday.
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It was the second time the ABC Motsepe League outfit defeated a DStv Premiership giant after edging out SuperSport United previously.
Gumede denied AmaZulu striker Gabadihno Mhango from the spot to help the Mamelodi-based side qualify for the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the club's history.
"I can't compare my keeper to Itumeleng Khune or Ronwen Williams, those are top keepers," Rashamuse said.
"Spha is still a child, he is still learning, and he is going to be a great keeper for the country in near future.
"He can distribute, he can read the game well and is a top shot-stopper.
"He is going to grow, and there is still more room for improvement."
Dondol Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns are the only teams so far to already have booked a place into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals.
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