Banyana Banyana have grown in leaps and bounds over the years and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo wonders why it's so difficult for Bafana Bafana to be consistent in terms of continuity like the women's side.
Desiree Ellis' troops strolled to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinals with a game to spare after back-to-back Group C wins against Nigeria and Burundi in Morocco.
Khumalo has hailed Banyana's progress and believes they have taken huge steps towards being a force in Africa while stating that he hopes the men's national team is taking notes.
"I must say I have been impressed with what I've seen from the Women's Afcon so far. It is good to see our girls doing so well and one is crossing fingers that they push over the line and win this trophy, after finishing as runner-up a couple of times," said Khumalo.
"If you were to check the talent that we had during coach Ellis' time to the current team, I'm sure you'd all agree with me that our women's football has evolved and improved significantly. What interests me the most is how this team has been so consistent in terms of continuity, and I wonder why is it so difficult to do the same with our men's national team, Bafana Bafana?
"I mean, where are we getting it wrong? What is it that the women's coaches are doing right that we can't? Look, I'm talking as a proud South African, and you can imagine how happy I was to see our girls beat Nigeria.
The SA footballing great added that there are so many top-quality players to select from in SA, but when it comes to Bafana, there are several players who are doing a great job at club level, but they are sidelined by Hugo Broos.
"You ask yourself why this is happening? You don't even get a proper explanation at all, and yet you are expected to do well and succeed. You can't be chopping and changing your team and expect to deliver top-quality performances.
"That's why I spoke about continuity and we have to I hope someone is taking notes on how it is done."
