Bafana Bafana star Themba Zwane celebrated his 50th cap in style against Congo Brazzaville, receiving praise and recognition from all corners.
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Bafana Bafana attacking midfielder Themba Zwane reached a significant milestone during a 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday night.
Hugo Broos' troops took a major step toward qualifying for the 2025 AFCON with their drubbing of Congo, moved level with Uganda on seven points at the top of Group K.
The ever consistent "Shikabala" put on a sparkling showing for the over 40-thousand-strong support in Gqeberha, and received plenty of post-match plaudits from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and his teammates.
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Congratulations Themba Zwane on your 50th Cap???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/YIj3d8BTes
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) October 11, 2024
Captain Ronwen Williams and Zwane are the longest-serving players in the current Bafana squad, with both making their debuts in 2014.
Although "Mshishi" was not initially involved in Hugo Broos' squads in 2021, he earned his place the following year and has played a major role in Bafana's dynamic attack.
Out of his 12 international goals, eight of them have come in the last two years under the tutelage of the Belgian mentor.
Social media was abuzz with praise for the 35-year-old after Bafana's mammoth win. Supports shared clips of Zwane working his magic in the middle of the park, highlighting his importance to the men's national team set up.
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Themba Zwane, the conductor ?????? pic.twitter.com/E9okkGqY08
— Mnyamani ?? (@Zikamnyamane) October 12, 2024
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— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) October 11, 2024
Not a game will go by where we are not entertained by Themba Zwane! ????
My goodness me. ?? pic.twitter.com/wthdqE8ZHL
Themba Zwane is special talent. pic.twitter.com/oc3Zir90NB
— TK_Nala (@NalaThokozane) October 13, 2024
Themba Zwane vs Congo [The Conductor of the Orchestra] pic.twitter.com/xvioyKO1AX
— Football is Life (@HumbleBarcaneer) October 12, 2024
