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Zwane sets record straight on Downs and Bafana future

Turning 36 later this year, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane has addressed questions over the possibility of retirement.

Zwane returned to competitive action at the end of April after a five-month absence due to injury.

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He had suffered an Achilles tear while on national team duty against Congo-Brazzaville away from home in October last year, and the injury had raised questions on whether it was time to hang up the boots for the decorated talisman.

However, speaking to media, after helping Sundowns clinch an eighth consecutive league title against Magesi FC on Wednesday, Zwane indicated where he stands. 

"For me, to be honest, I have not set a time of when I will return, as long as I feel fresh, I'm still fit, I will keep going.

"To be honest, I still want to win more, I still want to represent the country," revealed 'Mshishi'.

Sundowns is the only professional club Zwane has been contracted to since being signed from the amateur ranks in 2011. He had a loan spell with Mpumalanga Black Aces during the 2013/14 season.

The veteran's sentiments will be music to the ears of Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, who has admitted to facing difficulty in finding a replacement for Zwane.

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Meanwhile, the Thembisa-born star will now turn his attention to the CAF Champions League final, where The Brazilians have Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC as opponents in the two-legged affair.

The first leg takes place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this Saturday (15:00).

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