Share

Masilela happy to be back

Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs left back Tsepo Masilela is back in action after a long lay-off due to injury.

According to the Soccerladuma.co.za website, the 27-year-old’s come-back to Stuart Baxter’s starting line-up has been welcomed by the Bafana Bafana set-up, with the former Getafe player receiving a call-up to Gordon Igesund’s squad for the international friendly against Malawi on December 22.

Masilela said that he is happy to be back from injury and thanked his team-mates for their support in his recovery and his time on the sidelines. He said that the competition within the Amakhosi squad has helped him reagin his form, apart from hard work. 

"You know it is always good to be back in action and to make things even better I have been called to the national team. That's so good for me and it is all because of hard work and dedication. 

“I have worked very hard and my teammates have also helped me. Yes there is tough competition in my position and that's what motivates me to keep on working hard, because I compete with good players. But, all-in-all, I am happy that I am back," Masilela concluded.
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
loading... Live
Lions 0
Titans RSA 98/6
Voting Booth
Should the Proteas pick Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States in June?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Faf still has a lot to give ...
58% - 7 votes
No! It's time to move on ...
42% - 5 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE