What Happened
Coach Broos has included Zwane in his final Bafana squad for a pair of World Cup warm-up matches against Panama. The fixtures are scheduled as two home friendlies at Moses Mabhida Stadium, according to SABC Sport.
Details of the Call-Up
The selection confirms Zwane will be part of the group that faces Panama in the forthcoming international friendlies. Broos publicly defended the choice to face Panama, as reported by SABC Sport, highlighting the planned preparation matches ahead of the World Cup period.
Background
International friendlies are commonly used by national team coaches to finalise squads and test tactics before major tournaments. In this case, Panama will travel to play two matches at Moses Mabhida, giving both sides an opportunity to assess players and combinations in a match setting.
What This Means
Including Zwane in the final squad signals the coach’s intent to keep certain players in contention for the upcoming tournament period. For Panama, the scheduled friendlies represent international exposure and competitive preparation away from home. For fans at Moses Mabhida, the two fixtures will offer a preview of how both teams might approach their World Cup campaigns.
Looking Ahead
Further details on match dates, kick-off times and full squad lists were not included in the report. Organisers and the respective football associations are expected to provide additional logistical and ticketing information as the fixtures approach.