Themba Zwane: Bafana Bafana Hero Explains the Brilliance of Pitso Mosimane

• Themba Zwane has worked with some of the best coaches in his career
• He mentioned the likes of Johan Neeskens and Pitso Mosimane as he best
• He explained the difference between the coaches and how they impacted him

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns veteran, Themba Zwane has named the favourite coaches he has played under.

The 34-year-old included Mamelodi Sundowns legend, Pitso Mosimane and briefly explained what makes the 59-year-old great.

On Sunday evening, Zwane scored twice in South Africa's 4-0 win over Namibia in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Le Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly.

He joined the Brazilians in 2011 as a 21-year-old from Vardos FC and has been in the club's books since then.

Listing the top coaches he has worked with, Zwane named Johan Neeskens, Mosimane, and current Sundowns coach, Rulani Mokwena.

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"[Mosimane] - he’s the type of coach that will push you. He will make sure that you watch your games, check your mistakes and try to improve them," he said per Far Post.

Zwane told a brief story of how Mosimane would cheer him up before a game, and it worked like a charm.

"I remember we were playing the last league match against Polokwane City FC, we were supposed to at least win by five goals because Kaizer Chiefs was in action [against Baroka]. He came to me and said, ‘You’re a big player, do something, do something’. Then I had pressure to deliver; we won the game 3-0."

He has made 391 appearances for Sundowns, scored 79 goals, and provided 56 assists, per Transfermarkt. Bafana Bafana will need him to step up in their final Group E clash against Tunisia.

Zwane powers South Africa to victory

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Sports Brief earlier reported on Zwane helping Bafana register their first win at the 2023 AFCON by beating neighbours, Namibia 4-0.

Percy Tau buried a penalty in the first half, redeeming himself from his miss against Mali, with Zwane bagging two goals before half-time.

With South Africa leading comfortably at 3-0 after the break, Thapelo Maeeko added a fourth to give Hugo Broos' side a resounding victory.

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Sports Brief also previously reported on the swell of national pride created by Bafana Bafana and Dricus du Plessis.

The national football team defeated neighbours, Namibia at AFCON, and the UFC fighter won the Middleweight belt.

With the country on a high recently, fans took to social media to praise Stillknocks and Bafana for their performances.