Mamelodi Sundowns Rhulani Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has praised the leadership of Themba Zwane as the Tshwane giants’ captain. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Rhulani Mokwena hails Themba Zwane’s leadership at Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has praised the leadership of Themba Zwane as the Tshwane giants’ captain.

Mamelodi Sundowns Rhulani Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has praised the leadership of Themba Zwane as the Tshwane giants’ captain. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has praised the leadership of Themba Zwane as the club’s captain, stating that the Brazilians are in good hands under his guidance.

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Zwane is close to leading his team to his first DStv Premiership title as captain, with Masandawana holding a yawning 20-point lead at the top of the standings with just seven matches remaining.

Zwane has taken over as captain while goalkeeper Denis Onyango remains on the substitutes bench behind Ronwen Williams.

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“Behind the footballer, he is an incredible person, an incredible human being, he amazes me,” said Rhulani Mokwena in an interview carried by KickOff.

“You know that the modern-day leader is an influencer, Mshishi is an influencer, and he walks and grabs people’s attention. He has this thing about him, he doesn’t demand it, he doesn’t force people into it. He gives it, he gives respect to people, he is good to people, and people in return are good to him. I think he deserves to be the captain of Mamelodi Sundowns.”

‘Themba Zwane’s influence is palpable’ – Rhulani Mokwena

Mokwena went on to highlight how even Denis Onyango, one of the best goalkeepers on the continent, deferred the captain’s armband to Zwane.

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“Imagine Denis Onyango, I am talking one of the best on the continent, and rightfully so, Denis has captained this club for so many years onto incredible trophies, and Denis when he comes in, he says, no the armband must stay with Mshishi,” Mokwena said.

“Mshishi’s influence is palpable. I see others coming and learning and being influenced by him,” Mokwena added, underlining the positive impact that Zwane has on his team-mates.

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