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Bad news for Mamelodi Sundowns & Bafana as Broos confirms Zwane suffered 'a big injury' against Congo

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane started for Bafana Bafana against Congo on Tuesday in Group K's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.However, he suffered a nasty injury in the 40th minute which saw him get replaced, with Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi taking his place.The match ended 1-1, but as Hugo Broos has revealed, his star player will not be available for the next couple of months.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"Themba Zwane is a very important player for us," the Belgian confirmed after the game against the Red Devils."It was not a good thing for us that Themba had to go out for us with injury. It’s a big injury. Achilles. I will be afraid he will be out for months.&nbsp;"So, again when you lose such an important player it’s difficult, certainly in the game where you are dominated because Themba is someone who can keep the ball and who can give the last pass.&nbsp;"He was not there and maybe that’s also the reason why we didn’t play so well today."

WHAT BROOS SAID

The news will not be pleasing to Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi who wishes to have all his players available to take part in multiple competitions lined up for the next couple of months.Masandawana will be taking part in the Carling Knockout, the Premier Soccer League, and the Caf Champions League before the year concludes.In November, Bafana will also conclude their 2025 Afcon qualifiers with games against Uganda and South Sudan.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Zwane will now have to work on his injury hoping it will not keep him out for long owing to what the new year holds.The veteran midfielder was handed a one-year contract by his club at the beginning of the season, meaning he has to work harder for it to be extended.

WHAT NEXT?

Bad news for Mamelodi Sundowns & Bafana as Broos confirms Zwane suffered 'a big injury' against Congo | Goal.com South Africa

The 35-year-old Themba Zwane is set to be out for several months after being injured against Congo on Tuesday.