Themba Zwane

Themba Zwane (born 3 August 1989), also known as Mshishi, is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.

Club career Zwane joined Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in 2011.

He won CAF Champions League with Sundowns in 2016 and 2025–26.

On 29 May 2026, Zwane signed a contract extension with Sundowns.

International career On 11 October 2024 he earned his 50th international cap for South Africa.

In the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico, Zwane was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after slapping Roberto Alvarado. He was issued a three-match ban for the red card, meaning he would be next available for the round of 16 game had South Africa made it that far. Instead, they were knocked out by Canada in a 1-0 defeat during the round of 32.

Personal life Themba Zwane was nicknamed Mshishi due to his dribbling ability.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.

Individual PSL Footballer Of the Season: 2019–20 PSL Player's Player of the season: 2019–20 PSL Midfielder of the Season: 2019–20 Mamelodi Sundowns Player of the season: 2019–20 Mamelodi Sundowns' players player of the season: 2019–20 PFA Player of the Year: 2020–21