Although the comments did not personally impact him, the reaction on social media became difficult when his family members were targeted, according to Patrick Maswanganyi, a former Orlando Pirates winger who has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Jomo Sono's much-discussed "don't compare an ant with elephant" remarks.

Maswanganyi said that his football career and popularity helped him deal with the criticism he received. But things got awkward when the conversation started influencing those closest to him and went beyond football.

When my family became involved, it was something that made me feel bad, too. But if it were just for me, I would still be playing and working at Pirates right now.

The ex-winger for the Buccaneers indicated that he might have been able to carry on with his duties at Orlando Pirates had the attention of the dispute stayed on him. The situation became much more challenging to handle when he witnessed his family being implicated in the public discussion.

Many football fans were interested in Sono's comparison, especially in light of the recent talks about Maswanganyi and his status in South African sport.

The comments also sparked conversations on social media, with fans voicing their thoughts on the parallel and how it could affect the player's image.

Maswanganyi's most recent remarks have shed light on the extent to which the scandal impacted him outside of his footballing context. He insisted he could manage constructive criticism, but he made it plain that bringing his family into it was too much.

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