Sundowns aim to clinch title for captain fantastic

THEMBA Zwane has engraved his name in continental football, endearing himself to the football fraternity due to his humble personality and footballing depth.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

So much so that as a rare opportunity looms large for him to hoist his second continental crown, the masses are rooting for him to go all the way.

The Mamelodi Sundowns captain will lead his teammates when they face Pyramids FC in tomorrow’s CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld (3pm kick-off) in the first of a two-legged tie.

And that would be the first real chance for the team to grab the continental crown for the first time in nine years, their best finish since 2016 having been the semi-finals.

The shortcomings over the years have stung for the club as they've invested a lot of resources into the team, trying to ensure that they finally get over the finish line. It must have also been painful for Zwane, as he felt that he couldn't do enough to guide the team into the showdown, having been in the squad that triumphed in 2016.

But the football gods and hard work might finally repay Sundowns and Zwane as they are now two matches away from winning a record-extending second continental title.