Mamelodi Sundowns star done! A warning to Hugo Broos as World Cup knocks? ‘Mshishi was the weakest… nothing’

Mamelodi Sundowns have been warned about relying on their captain, Themba Zwane, to deliver, especially in critical games.

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye made the observation after the recent outing between Masandawana and the Glamour Boys on Wednesday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, a fixture that ended 1-1.

The 36-year-old started the game against Amakhosi but struggled before being subbed in the second half for Nuno Santos. It was a change that increased the tempo in favour of the Brazilians, with more purpose especially in the final third.

According to Khanye, Mshishi is done, and his struggles against the Soweto giants underlined the same. It was an indirect message to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos ahead of the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Mshishi’s run off the ball, nothing!

“I’ll complement the Sundowns midfield, which is Jayden Adams, [Marcelo] Allende and [Teboho] Mokoena they did very well,” he said as quoted by iDiski Times.

“Mshishi was the weakest link at Sundowns I need to be honest with you. We have to make peace. Mshishi has done well for South African football but truly speaking lately at Sundowns…

“I mean if you are going to bench Nuno [Santos] for Mshishi it’s a problem that’s my observation. I know football is a game of opinions but the game needs speed these days.

“Speed but not just running for the sake of running however when it’s necessary. Nuno added speed, there was a spark and a sense of urgency, but Mshishi’s run off the ball, nothing,” Khanye concluded.