Former Moroka Swallows FC winger Itumeleng Sekwale says Themba Zwane is the best player in the DStv Premiership and he will continue to rise above the rest because of his work ethic and commitment to the game.
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Zwane, who has been playing football for Mamelodi Sundowns since 2011, has been outstanding for Brazil.
At 33, the Tembisa-born midfielder was recently the star of the show as Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 in their first game after the FIFA break, as the Pretoria outfit took their points to 31 in the standings. played 13 league matches.
Sekwale attributed Zwane’s performance to his loyalty to the game and helped him grow as a player.
“He’s definitely the best player in the league, and he’s been consistent for years now. I can’t even remember a day when he played and didn’t perform,” Sekwale said.
As a player, you have to go through games where it’s not your day, but he, even if it’s not his day, he’s not going to give a bad performance.
“I’m sure you saw him during the game against Pirates, he was outstanding, no player at Pirates could touch him.
“He’s the best player in the game and the Pirates players are struggling to contain him. He’s taken care of to mark, he’s very relaxed. It’s like he’s training. So, when I look at it, I don’t think anyone can match him. He’s just going to keep going be the best in the league.