Pitso Mosimane compares Themba Zwane to Iniesta
Midfielder's dazzling performance against Egypt's Al Ahly puts Sundowns in a commanding position to qualify for Caf Champions League semifinal
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has likened midfielder Themba Zwane to former Barcelona midfield maestro Andrés Iniesta. Zwane‚ who scored the opening goal of the match and his sixth of the tournament during Sundowns’ commanding 5-0 win over Al Ahly‚ was in dazzling form in front of a packed Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville at the weekend. It was a solid team performance by the Brazilians as they dominated the Red Devils in every department for most parts of the match but Zwane’s sparkling individual performance helped to put Sundowns in a strong position to qualify for the Caf Champions League‚ semifinal. “Themba Zwane was unbelievable‚” enthused Mosimane. “He was just brilliant‚ you can’t trace or track him. He is in a different space‚ always finding himself in different areas on the field and he helped us to control the midfield. Never mind the goal he scored‚ he is skating and they can’t find him. He reminds me of Iniesta.” Mosimane also revealed that he allows Zwan...
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