The South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana's World Cup campaign has suffered a setback with the suspension of midfielder Themba Zwane. The player was given a three-match ban by FIFA after being sent off in the team's opening match against Mexico. The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for the South Africans. Zwane was red-carded in the 38th minute of the game for an altercation with Mexican player Alvarado. The incident occurred when Zwane came on in the 15th minute of the second half. Coach Hugo Broos was critical of the referee's decision, saying it was excessive. The referee, Wilton Pereira Sampaio from Brazil, also sent off another South African player during the game. The suspension means Zwane will miss the rest of the group stage. He will only be available for selection again if the team makes it to the round of 16. The South African federation is considering an appeal against the suspension. The team's coaching staff is disappointed with the decision. Zwane's absence will be felt in the upcoming matches. The team's chances of advancing to the next stage have been affected. The focus will now be on the remaining players to step up and fill the gap left by Zwane. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the tournament. The South African team will have to work hard to make a comeback. The players will have to be at their best to overcome the loss of Zwane. The team's fans will be hoping for a positive outcome in the next match.