Pirates' Monyane talks Bafana future

Orlando Pirates wingback Thabiso Monyane has addressed questions over his future with Bafana Bafana.

The 23-year-old had a strong start to the season and matched with some stand out performances for the Buccaneers, earning him a call-up to Bafana Bafana.

Monyane played the entire 90 minutes for South Africa in a goalless draw against Namibia in September and was an unused substitute against DR Congo.

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The Pirates academy graduate was, however, not part of the final 23-man squad head coach Hugo Broos decided to take to AFCON in Ivory Coast, where Bafana would earn a third-place finish.

Speaking at the Zodwa Khoza Foundation at a club donation event in Soweto on Friday, Monyane shared his thoughts on his place in the Bafana squad.

"It’s not the end of the road," Monyane said.

“Bafana Bafana is up there and it’s up for grabs, I will work hard, I will do my talking on the pitch. I will work hard, definitely.

“My biggest goal now is just to be consistent for Pirates." 

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Monyane’s progress has been hampered by injuries, but the speedy winger remains determined and insists he feels in better shape and is determined to reach his best.

"Well, I can say I’m good, I’m feeling good, and I’m ready to contribute towards the goals of the club," added. Monyane.

"It hasn’t been the best of time [being injured] because I remember the match before I got injured. 

"I scored against Sekhukhune United, and I was on a run of form. I was really looking good, and four minutes into the derby, I sustained an injury. And to me, that’s a setback, but just like any other setback, there’s a great comeback." 

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