Zwane shines as Bafana dim Leone Stars

mihlali.baleka@inl.co.za FNB STADIUM

SOUTH AFRICA (1)(4)

Zwane 33’, 64’, Mayambela 49’, Modiba 72’

SIERRA LEONE (0)(0)

THEMBA Zwane may have very well proven that he was the missing piece in this Bafana Bafana team after putting in a master-class upon his return.

Zwane scored a brace as Bafana beat Sierra Leone 4-0 in a friendly at FNB Stadium which had few supporters in the stands to witness the win on Heritage Day yesterday.

On Tuesday SA face Botswana in another friendly at this stadium.

Bafana came into this game having been winless in their last four matches in all competitions after one draw and three losses.

Coach Hugo Broos wasn’t taking chances, with Luke le Roux and Mihlali Mayambela the only players that made their full debuts.

Zakhele Lepasa, who had scored two goals in his last match for Orlando Pirates, led Bafana up front even though all eyes were on Zwane, who made his first appearance for Bafana under Broos.

Previously, the Belgian said Zwane, 33, and other senior players had no place in his team as he was all about getting the best out of youngsters.

Bafana’s first chance came from Aubrey Modiba’s free kick, before Zwane scored as he turned nicely in the box to fire into the roof of the net.

After the break Mayambela announced himself to the nation as he tapped into an empty net.

Zwane got his brace in fine style as he controlled well in the box, sold his marker a dummy and slotted home.

Bafana were, arguably, the only team in the second half as Modiba put the icing on the cake after connecting well with a loose ball in the box.

In the end, the day belonged to Zwane who has given Broos a lot to think about regarding senior players.