The Bafana Bafana’s iconic captain, Themba Zwane, will remain suspended following his red card and will be sorely missed by his team for the Round of 16 showdown.
FIFA has officially rejected South Africa’s appeal. This is a major blow for head coach Hugo Broos on the eve of the knockout stage.
Without its playmaker and technical leader, the South African national team will have to quickly readjust its tactical plans if it hopes to continue its run in the tournament.
