Khanye feels Baloyi is still the best keeper

Ronwen Williams’ heroics for Bafana Bafana at the Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has sparked a huge debate among South African football fans on who is the best-ever goalkeeper to don the Bafana jersey.

The debate comes after Williams managed to stop four penalties in Bafana’s quarterfinal clash with Cape Verde, helping the team secure a semifinal spot by winning 2-1 on spot-kicks in Ivory Coast this past weekend.

Itumeleng Khune, Brian Baloyi, Andre Arendse and the late Senzo Meyiwa were the top names that came up in the debate, with many giving the current shot-stopper and skipper of the national team the crown.

According to ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Junior Khanye, all these goalkeepers have made a huge mark in

South African football, but, he believes Baloyi tops all of them, stating that he was very unique and was one of the best readers of the game.

“You know football fans have their favourite players, but, sometimes we just have to be honest when comparing people. You can’t say that Williams is better than Brian just because of the penalties that he saved,” Khanye told iDiski Times TV.

“We have to look at the stats and look at what makes a goalkeeper a top keeper. I know that the game has evolved now, but pure talent is just pure talent, and you can’t argue with that.”

“When I look at all these keepers, Brian was the best. Arendse couldn’t play with his feet, but had the height. Senzo was great too, just like Khune with his ball distribution. Brian had all of those, but his reflexes were his best attribute.”