---
title: "Broos Names Zwane in Final Bafana Squad for Two Friendlies Against Panama"
date: 2026-03-19
modified: 2026-03-20
author: "Panama Daily News"
url: https://panamadaily.news/bafana-panama-warm-ups/
categories:
  - "News"
  - "Sports"
tags:
  - "Bafana Bafana"
  - "Hugo Broos"
  - "Moses Mabhida"
  - "Panama"
  - "Zwane"
---

# Broos Names Zwane in Final Bafana Squad for Two Friendlies Against Panama

## What Happened

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has included Zwane in his final Bafana Bafana squad that will face Panama in two international friendly matches described as World Cup warm-ups, according to SABC Sport. The fixtures are set to be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

## Background

The matches were reported by SABC Sport as home friendlies for South Africa against the Panama national team. Broos has faced questions about the selection of Panama as opponents; reports note that he defended the choice, while finalising his squad for the double-header.

## What This Means

The inclusion of Zwane in the final squad confirms the coach’s selections ahead of the two warm-up matches. For Panama, travelling to play two away friendlies in South Africa offers international match practice against an established African side. For South Africa, the friendlies at Moses Mabhida provide preparation opportunities ahead of their broader international calendar.

## Context and Significance

Friendly matches like these are typically used by coaches to test tactics, assess player form and build match fitness. Naming a final squad signals that Broos is ready to evaluate his chosen group in competitive training environments. While both teams and their coaching staffs will aim to use the fixtures for preparation, the matches also give fans the chance to see how selected players such as Zwane perform in an international setting.

## Next Steps

Details on match dates, kick-off times and ticketing were not included in the SABC Sport report excerpt. Organisers and the national associations are expected to publish full logistical information and squad confirmations ahead of the fixtures at Moses Mabhida.