Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty in their Fifa World Cup warm-up match against Nicaragua.
As Bafana Bafana prepare for the Fifa World Cup next month, supporters will be hoping that Themba Zwane duly remembers the adage "to whom much is given, much is expected", as he looks to lead from the front at the global showpiece.
Bafana played out a frustrating goalless draw against minnows Nicaragua in their final friendly match on home soil, held at a chilly Orlando Stadium on Friday night. The result may have slightly dampened the spirits of the players, who had only recently been named in the final tournament-bound squad.
Hugo Broos’s team will now look to conclude their preparations with a victory against Jamaica in Pachuca. The Mexican city will serve as their base camp ahead of their highly anticipated opening game of the global showpiece against the hosts, Mexico, on June 11.
While this World Cup will be a first for all the players in the Bafana ranks, their established talismans — including Zwane — are expected to anchor the side. Zwane commands immense respect both on and off the pitch.
