After making his Bafana Bafana debut, Stellenbosch defender Athenkosi Mcaba has said his international call-up will motivate him to work harder.
The teenager came off the bench to win his first international senior cap in the 0-0 draw with Guinea in Belgium.
Mcaba, who only made his senior club debut at the end of last year, admits he was surprised to get a national team call-up so soon, but it has been a huge boost to his confidence.
“I was so surprised when I heard the news and I wasn’t expecting to get a national team call up so soon,” Mcaba told SAFA media.
“But it made me & my family happy and it has boosted my confidence going forward.”
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He was pleased to make his debut against Guinea, and says he it motivates him to continue to work harder.
“I think my performance was not bad because we didn’t concede even though I was a bit scared because it’s my debut but I tried to remain focused till the final whistle,” he continued
“It means a lot for me, it means I must continue working hard.
“Also it means a lot to me to be the only one got the call up from my club.
“That means when I get back to the club I must work even more harder.”
