Suspension at the World Cup! Bafana Bafana player could miss the rest of the tournament after red card against Mexico

FIFA has delivered its verdict.

Details: Today it was announced that 36-year-old African international midfielder Themba Zwane has been handed a three-match suspension after being sent off with a straight red card during the World Cup opener against Mexico.

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In that match, Zwane came on in the 64th minute to replace Jayden Adams, but just twenty minutes later, in the 84th minute, he was shown a red card for a reckless elbow to an opponent.

As a result, if Bafana Bafana fail to overcome the Czech Republic, they risk an early exit from the tournament—and the match against Mexico could be Zwane's last appearance at this World Cup.

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