Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has gone to bat for Patrick Maswanganyi as the Orlando Pirates playmaker prepares to fill Themba Zwane s massive shoes.
Mshishi got hurt in Bafanas game against Congo last month, and expected to be out of the game for a while .
In Zwanes absence, Tito is expected to be given the responsibility of unlocking opposition defences during the national teams upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
However, after coming on at half time after Zwanes injury in Congo, Bafana found themselves on the back foot and Maswanganyi struggled to create chances for his front men.
The critisism that followed led to calls for Gaston Sirino to be given a chance in the national team . However, Broos closed the door on Sirino on Thursday , and urged patience as Maswanganyi has often come off the bench in games for the national team.
