Khumalo joined the Limpopo outfit at the beginning of the season after working at Chiefs for over 30 years.
“One of our own is there and I’m sure his influence [on Baroka] is also clear.
“We wish him well (and) his contribution at Chiefs has been immense.
“You don’t throw your own by just virtue of them having moved on and we still have the same respect,” Komphela told The Sowetan.
“I think Doctor had a lot of earnings here; most of his bread, most of his foundation was built by Chiefs and unfortunately he had to move on.
“He would obviously give a detailed report about how we play, but then even if people know who you are, you just have to be at your best,” Komphela added.
Chiefs have not beaten Baroka in an Absa Premiership match since Bakgaga joined the top flight league.
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