'Something is bothering Patrick Maswanganyi' - Former Kaizer Chiefs star concerned about Orlando Pirates midfielder after drab performance in Bafana Bafana's draw with Tanzania

Bafana Bafana drew 0-0 with Tanzania in an international friendly match on Friday, with Patrick Maswanganyi starting but lasting 68 minutes.

The Orlando Pirates midfielder had a difficult outing which was reflective of the dull encounter at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Maswanganyi was not in the right frame of mind against Tanzania.

“Tito from his body language it looked like there’s something bothering him,” said Khanye on iDiski TV. 

“I think off the field there is something bothering him when I look at him and judging his body language. He’s one of the best talents and he knows football. South Africa identified a gem in him, and he also came to the party but not today.”

There is a lot at stake for South African players in the opening half of the 2025/26 season.

With December's Africa Cup of Nations final on the horizon, that calls for players to be at their best and stay in good books with coach Hugo Broos.

That could also see Maswanganyi improving his game and becoming consistent to brighten his chances of going to the Afcon.

Bafana are preparing to face Mozambique in another international friendly match on Tuesday at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

It would be a chance for Maswanganyi to improve his game if given some playing minutes by Broos.