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Cape Town – Orlando Pirates midfielder Mpho Makola admits that his Bafana Bafana call-up did not catch him off guard.
According to Soccer Laduma, Makola says that his consistency was bound to earn him a national call-up.
"I wasn’t really expecting a call-up, but I feel like I’ve been consistent every time I have played, you know," Makola told Soccer Laduma.
"Somewhere, somehow that must have caught the eye of the national selectors. I think it was about time.
"I wasn’t really shocked; I was just excited and happy. It was one of those moments where you say to yourself, ‘Finally!’ I gained a lot of experience being there for those 10 or so days. I got a lot of information.
"I mean, I was in the company of experienced, international players who were playing abroad. Obviously it’s a different environment there and it’s not like when you are with your team.
"You are surrounded by a lot of quality players and there is no room for mistakes. You have to be focused at all times. It was a great experience for me."
South Africa take on Costa Rica on Thursday, October 8 in San Jose at the Estadio Nacional.
Kick-off is at 04:00 SA time on Friday, October 9.
Five days later, Bafana Bafana clash against Honduras at the Metropolitano Stadium in San Pedro Sula.
Kick-off is at 00:00 SA time.
