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Manqoba Mngqithi justifies why Mamelodi Sundowns handed ageless Themba Zwane one-year deal - 'It's important he knows he has to fight for the next contract'

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Mamelodi Sundowns captain <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/confirmed-mamelodi-sundowns-lock-in-contract-extension-for-in-demand-bafana-bafana-star-and-club-captain/blt9697cdb75bed3591#cs10fd8621e0bcedbe" target="_blank">Themba Zwane signed a one-year contract extension last week</a> after the club decided to exercise the season option on his previous deal.Although he is 35, Zwane has been one of the most outstanding players at Chloorkop and a long-term deal might have been expected.But coach Manqoba Mngqithi explains why they settled for just one year for their skipper.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"I think it's the right thing to do [giving Zwane a one-year deal]. Everybody is free to make his opinion, but I think it's the right thing to do," Mngqithi said as per <a href="https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/local/premiership/mamelodi-sundowns/mamelodi-sundowns-manqoba-mngqithi-explains-why-he-is-in-favour-of-themba-zwanes-one-year-deal-20240812" target="_blank">KickOff.</a>"For players at that age, it's important to keep them on their toes. I don't think it necessarily means he will be out of the club after one year, but for him to stay sharp, it's important that he knows that he has to fight for the next contract."I think if all PSL teams can adopt that, it will be the best thing we can do for our football because most of the seniors want to get a four-year contract because they are looking for retirement and you want them to perform every week," the Masandawana coach added."I think it's a good thing and Mshishi is the right player for that because he is very professional. He will work very hard, he will know that he cannot sit on his laurels and I am confident he will do well."

WHAT MNGQITHI SAID

For someone who is still on top of their game for both club and country, a long-term deal was expected to be given to Zwane.The 35 is not showing any signs of tired legs and keeps on improving while hinting at having a couple of playing years ahead of him.However, If he does not drop in form, the Brazilians might reward him with a longer contract.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Masandawana skipper has added responsibilities this upcoming season.Apart from leading his teammates in their fight to claim the elusive Caf Champions League title, Zwane will be with the Brazilians at the more demanding 2025 Fifa Club World Cup.

WHAT NEXT FOR ZWANE?

Manqoba Mngqithi justifies why Mamelodi Sundowns handed ageless Themba Zwane one-year deal - 'It's important he knows he has to fight for the next contract' | Goal.com South Africa

The 35-year-old Masandawana skipper is showing no signs of ageing and continues to be a top performer.

Manqoba Mngqithi justifies why Mamelodi Sundowns handed ageless Themba Zwane one-year deal - &apos;It&apos;s important he knows he has to fight for the next contract&apos;