Mamelodi Sundowns players and fans pay homage to club captain and legend Themba Zwane after 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United on Friday, the 28th of March 2025.
Having missed over six months of action after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL) injury back in September 2024 during a 2025 AFCON qualifier against Uganda, Zwane has been given green light by Sundowns doctors to return to action.
Despite being given the green light ahead of the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash against Sekhukhune United on Friday night, the 35-year-old was not named in the matchday squad.
However, his presence was felt during and after the match, as both his teammates and fans paid homage to the veteran middlefielder.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Players and Fans Pay Homage To Themba Zwane
After scoring a 119th minute winner, Sundowns, attacking middlefielder Jayden Oswin Adams, pulled out a zombie dance celebration, which happens to be one of Mshishi’s celebration, paying homage to his Sundowns and South African national team teammate.
The celebration was followed by fans and players rending the Zwane’s Themba Zwane chant and song to celebrate the victory and his imminent return.
Meanwhile, Shikabala, as he is known to South African football lovers, is expected to return to action next month, with the club’s next game against Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals targeted.
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