Defender Terrence Mashego is refusing to throw in the towel in the possibly of making the Bafana Bafana that will play in the Afcon set to kick-off in January 2024.
Mashego joined The Brazilians ahead of the 23/24 season but has struggled to cement a starting position due to injuries and competition and by since the making the switch from Cape Town City.
The 25-year-old has made 10 appearances across all competitions for Sundowns, starting just two and has been riddled by injuries.
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The lack of playing time has also cost Mashego a spot in recent Bafana squad, with his last call-up coming in September last year – where he had to withdraw due to injury.
However, speaking at the Tswhane derby press conference, Mashego revealed that he has not closed the door on Bafana.
"I still have a chance (to make it to the Afcon squad), Mashego said.
"There is about ten games remaining before the finals (AFCON)are played. and I would say, there is still a chance and there are no regrets," the left-back explained Mashego.
"It’s a conversation that I had with my dad that I don’t want to retire as a player, who just played football.
"I said, I want to win titles. I want to look back one day and say, you know what, I achieved this and that. That’s why I joined Sundowns, to compete and win.
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Bafana’s last three matches saw right back Nyiko Mobbie replaced by Sundowns’ Khuliso Mudau.
"That’s why I say there is a bit of a chance," added Mashego.
"As you saw, there is a bit of a rotation (at Bafana) and also I managed get my first 90 minutes this season. I’m looking to build on that and maybe I will get more game time hence there is still
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