Zwane – Age Is Nothing But A Number

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Themba Zwane has revealed he draws inspiration from older international players such as Thiago Silva and Dani Alves.

Zwane recently earned a recall to Bafana Bafana and was the star of the show on Saturday, scoring a brace, as Bafana beat Sierra Leone 4-0 in an international friendly.

Speaking to the SAFA media department after the win, Zwane said there are many top professionals still playing at the highest level in their late thirties, and he will carry on playing as long as his legs allow.

“Age is nothing but a number, but it’s all about how you carry yourself,” Zwane told SAFA media.

“There are top players overseas that encourage us. They are old now, but they are still playing at the highest level.

“I can make an example of Thiago Silva now, he’s 37 now, he’s still playing at Chelsea. And Dani Alves is still performing.

“So I told myself that if those guys they can still [be] pushing themselves, why not? I’m still gonna push myself.

“As long my legs allow me to go on, I’ll still go and I’m just trying to be a good example to the youngsters that if you are serious about your career, you can go far.”

In the latest edition of iDiski Times, we assess the current Bafana Bafana squad and look at coach Hugo Broos’ decision to recall Themba Zwane to the fold. We also hear from former Kaizer Chiefs boss Ernst Middendorp who opens up on his time at Naturena, his ‘wars’ with Pitso Mosimane and a whole lot more. Read the FREE full edition of iDiski Times below: