Cape Town - Free State Stars defender Daniel Cardoso admits he was pleasantly surprised to make his South Africa debut this week, and credits hard work for his international call up.
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The centre-back put in a sterling display alongside Thulani Hlatshwayo on Wednesday as Bafana Bafana cruised to a 3-1 victory over Swaziland in an international friendly at the Somhlolo Stadium.