Has Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Zwane played his last game for Bafana Bafana? Hugo Broos confident Orlando Pirates-linked star is the answer - 'Until now, we didn't find the second Themba'

Bafana Bafana recently played back-to-back international friendly games without Mamelodi Sundowns players, who are busy preparing for the Fifa Club World Cup.

The first game was against Tanzania at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday, June 6, a match that ended goalless.

However, a much-improved Bafana Bafana claimed a 2-0 win on Tuesday night against Mozambique, with Sinoxolo Kwayiba and Ashley Cupido on target.

Kwayiba, who is among the players who got their chance owing to the unavailability of Masandawana players, delivered as anticipated.

Coach Hugo Broos lauded the Orlando Pirates-linked star, making a bold decision that he might be Themba Zwane's heir.

Mshishi has been out of action for the national team since October when he hurt his Achilles during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Congo.

Despite returning to action, the 35-year-old has not hit top gear, but Broos is optimistic that Kwayiba might deliver when the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers resume in September.

“You can always say, yes, maybe there you have to be a little bit better and there you have to be a little bit better,” he told the media.

“The only thing I can say I take, for example, [on Friday] Kwayiba; Kwayiba is a totally different style of player than Themba [Zwane], even though he played a little bit in the same position.

“So, I have to be honest and say that till now, we didn’t find the second Themba, that type of player," Broos continued.

"But maybe we can solve it in another way, and that’s something we wanted to see also in those two games; can we solve it otherwise.

“Do we have to look [for a solution] and for the moment, we didn’t find the second Themba, but who tells me, who can assure me that Themba will be ready in September?

“So, we have to look for other solutions, and we will see if we can solve that problem, to play in a different way," the Belgian concluded.

Kwayiba will now have to work harder and ensure he delivers consistently at the club level to avoid missing out on making the national team, thanks to the massive depth available.

The 25-year-old will definitely pose a threat to Patrick Maswanganyi if he indeed completes his move to the Sea Robbers.