Bafana Bafana

2022 - 9 - 15

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Broos names Bafana squad for Sierra Leone and Botswana (Eyewitness News)

Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Themba Zwane has earned his first call up under Broos' tenure, while Orlando Pirates forward Zakhele Lepasa returns to the ...

He was injured last season and he was injured again at the end of the season. “The idea is that we have to gain confidence again after three defeats. Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Themba Zwane has earned his first call up under Broos’ tenure, while Orlando Pirates forward Zakhele Lepasa returns to the national team for the first time since 2019.

Mamelodi Sundowns star Zwane headlines Bafana Bafana squad to ... (Goal.com)

Mamelodi Sundowns talisman Themba Zwane has been included in the South Africa squad which will face Sierra Leone and Botswana later this month.

Strikers: Zakhele Lepasa (Orlando Pirates), Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Lyle Foster (Westerlo, Belgium), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Pula Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Kgaogelo Sekgota (Kaizer Chiefs). Midfielders: Spephele Sithole (Belenenses, Portugal), Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates), Tebogo Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Le Roux (Varbergs BoIS, Sweden), Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC). Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Rushin De Reuck, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Innocent Maela, Nkossinathi Sibisi (all Orlando Pirates), Thibang Phete (Al Bataeh, UAE), Terrence Mashego (Cape Town City).

Hugo Broos announces Bafana squad picks (eNCA)

Mamelodi Sundowns' Themba Zwane has made his way back into the national team as Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced the squad for the upcoming ...

The 23-man squad is made up of five players plying their trades overseas, namely, Thibang Phete who plays for AL Bataeh FC in the UAE, and Sphephelo Sithole who is with Portugal’s Belenenses. JOHANNESBURG - Mamelodi Sundowns’ Themba Zwane has made his way back into the national team as Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced the squad for the upcoming international friendlies. Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Black Leopards and Mamelodi Sundowns at Thohoyandou Stadium in Limpopo.

Broos on Zwane's return to Bafana Bafana: 'Only fools don't change ... (The South African)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to include Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane in his latest squad.

It’s not because the pressure was there. Every time, the question was there, ‘where is Zwane?’. I think we need to give him a chance, certainly now as Percy Tau, Fagrie Lakay, Evidence Makgopa [and] Bongokuhle Hlongwane are all not there,” he said. I tried to have a younger team and every time there was ‘Zwane, Zwane, Zwane’.” I came here and I tried to have a younger team. ALSO READ

Themba Zwane back for Bafana Bafana as Hugo Broos announced ... (Independent Online)

Bafana Bafana Head Coach Hugo Broos announced his 23 man squad selected to figure in the upcoming friendly matches including a shock returnee in Mamelodi ...

Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City) , Lye Forster (K.V.C Westerlo), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Zakhele Lepasa(Orlando Pirates), Kgaogelo Sekgota (Kaizer Chiefs) Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates), Luke Leroux (Varbeg Boys), Themba Zwane, Tebogo Mokoena (both Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses), Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC) Aubrey Modiba, Rushine De Reuck, Khuliso Mudau,(All Mamelodi Sundowns), Thibang Phete (Al Bataeh FC), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi,(both Orlando Pirates), Terrence Mashego (Cape Town City) , Sidney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United FC)

Broos reveals reason for Zwane's Bafana return: 'Only fools don't ... (News24)

It was a welcoming surprise when Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos included veteran Themba Zwane in his 23-man squad for matches against Sierra Leone and ...

"Every time the question [about Zwane] was there. I tried younger players, and every time there was 'Zwane, Zwane, Zwane'. Both fixtures will be played at FNB Stadium. "Only fools don't change their minds. "Every time I said, 'but he is 33 years old, this guy will be 35-year-old if we qualify for [2023] Afcon [finals],' but when I see Zwane playing, I can see that it is a guy we need and we can use. I said a lot of things about him and certainly that he was too old," Broos said on SABC.