Head coach Hugo Broos hailed the returning Themba Zwane as a potential missing link for Bafana Bafana after an impressive display against Sierra Leone at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Zwane grabbed a brace on his return to the Bafana Bafana side with debutant Mihlali Mayambela and Aubrey Modiba sealing a comfortable win.
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Speaking after the final whistle, Broos was full of praise for Zwane while hinting at an extended period with the national side.
"I'm not a coach who usually reserves special praise for players but what Themba Zwane did today was great," Broos said post-match.
"Hopefully he is the missing link in our team. A guy who can hold the ball, who can give passes and a guy who can also score.
"So I am very happy with his performance, it took a long time but you know my philosophy to introduce the youngsters first of all and then we will see.
"Again I think that everybody has to appreciate a changed mind.
"It's not easy for a coach after always saying no at first, but I am not afraid to do that and today Themba showed he deserves his place in the team.
"So again, very happy about the performance but I want to see the same thing on Tuesday."
Bafana next host neighbours Botswana at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Kick-off is at 18:00.
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