John Pantsil reveals current Maritzburg United coach Komphela is carbon copy of England boss Roy Hodgson

Ghana defender John Pantsil has revealed current Maritzburg United manager Steve Komphela has similarities with former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson.

The 33-year-old has speaking his admiration for the former Bafana Bafana captain, who has been linked with a move to South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The Ghanaian international Komphela reminds him so much about his former manager at Craven Cottage.

"You know, Steve reminds me of Roy Hodgson, whom I worked with during my days at Fulham in England. They have a lot of similarities,” he said

"So I have studied coach Steve, and I have learnt a lot from him since coming to Mariztburg. He can definitely coach anywhere across the world.

Pantsil joined the Team of Choice from Santos where he has so far impressed heavily.