By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Mamelodi Sundowns have given an update on Themba Zwane following his injury against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Zwane was replaced by Lesbian Nku and had to be stretchered off the pitch, after he suffered a head injury after being kicked by Yusuf Maart just above the right eye.
However, the club have now confirmed that the 34-year-old is recovering at home after he was “stabilised on the pitch” and taken to hospital for routine checks.
In Saturday’s MTN8 semi-final first leg Themba “Mshishi” Zwane sustained a deep cut to his upper right eye,” the club stated on Monday.
“He received immediate medical attention onfield and was stabilised at the stadium. Zwane was later sent to hospital for further observation and a precautionary scan in terms of concussion protocols.
“The good news is that he is well and resting at home under the supervision of the club’s medical department.”
Zwane is expected to be replaced in Bafana Bafana squad, with the Belgian tactician, Hugo Broos set to announce his replacement later on Monday.
Broos side will take on Namibia at Orlando Stadium on 9 September, before hosting the Democratic Republic of Congo at the same venue three days later.