- Zwane is a key Bafana player
- But he has now picked an injury
- He could be doubt for Bafana for June assignme
WHAT HAPPENED?
Themba Zwane was ruled out of Mamelodi Sundowns’ Premier Soccer League
SUNDOWNS’ INJURY LIST
Rushine De Reuck: Knee injury, stage 3 rehabilitation
Teboho Mokoena: Hamstring injury, stage 3 Rehab
Abdelmounaim Boutouil: Groin injury, Post Op, Stage 1 Rehab
Siyanda Nyanga: Knee Injury, Post Op, Stage 3 Rehab
Thapelo Maseko: Ankle Injury, Stage 2
Bongani Zungu: Ankle Injury, Stage 4 Rehab
Lucas Ribeiro: Hamstring Injury, Stage 1 Rehab
Grant Kekana: Hamstring Injury, Stage 1 Rehab
Themba Zwane: Hamstring Injury, Stage 2 Rehab
match against Royal AM on Saturday.
The 34-year-old is out with a hamstring injury and his return to competitive action is yet not known.
He lasted 53 minutes during Wednesday’s 0-0 league draw with Golden Arrows.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Zwane’s injury is a major worry ahead of Bafana Bafana’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in June.
South Africa visit Nigeria and then host Zimbabwe in matches Zwane’s experience would be needed.
At 34, the Sundowns star is one of the most experienced Bafana players and expectations are on him to help the national team qualify for the World Cup.
WHAT NEXT FOR ZWANE?
After meeting Royal AM on Saturday, Sundowns are now left with four PSL matches before the season ends.
They also have the Nedbank Cup final to play against Orlando Pirates and that is another match Zwane would be needed.
