Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane, and wingers Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Thapelo Maseko, have been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2 residence worldwide friendlies towards Panama later this month, elevating their hopes of going to the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Hugo Broos has made a number of adjustments, some enforced by damage, after admitting he was desperately disillusioned with the aspect’s exhibiting on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and saying they wanted to search out their “Bafana DNA” once more.
Accidents have resulted in Zwane making solely two league begins for Mamelodi Sundowns within the final two seasons, whereas he has not performed for Bafana since October 2024.
However his expertise and skill to unlock a defence, particularly within the absence of Sipho Mbule, have led to a recall.
Minnesota United winger Hlongwane was a favorite early in Broos’ reign, however he has not featured for the aspect since November 2023. With the Main League Soccer season having simply began, he doesn’t have a lot type behind him however will get his probability.
Maseko, who’s on mortgage in Cyprus at AEL Limassol, has been in good type, having final featured for Bafana in February 2024. He was inexplicably frozen out at Sundowns, however is clearly a participant Broos admires.
