Bafana Bafana rookie Boitumelo Radiopane vows to make “full use” of his kans in today’s 5pm Cosafa Cup quarterfinal against Mozambique at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.
South Africa kick off their title defence in the knockout stages thanks to winning the tournament last year.
And highly-rated striker Radiopane is keen to show coach Helman Mkhalele that he can strike the telling blow against the Mambas if he gets his chance.
The 19-year-old says: “I am ready to pounce on all of my opportunities, should I be given a chance to play.”
Big things are expected from the Orlando Pirates laaitie after he finished as top goalscorer and Player of the Season in the PSL’s reserve league in the 2020/21 season.
He will spend the upcoming season under the tutelage of former Bafana ace Shaun Bartlett at NFD outfit Cape Town Spurs.
But before then, he is focused on Mozambique.
Radiopane ready to pounce on his chances in Bafana Bafana. 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦@COSAFAMEDIA #COSAFACup2022https://t.co/K9ACzUMNt2
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He adds: “I am just grateful to be here and my focus now is to do well for the nation in this tournament, starting with the Mozambique game.
“I take my opportunities very seriously, and you can bet that, should I be given the nod to play; I’m going to make full use of it.
“We are the defending champions and it is upon us to ensure that we emulate last year’s Bafana Bafana squad by winning and defending this title.”
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Siyanda Msani and the lads in high spirits ahead of tomorrow's quarter-final clash against Mozambique. 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦#COSAFACup2022 @COSAFAMEDIA pic.twitter.com/E6PFbdtEqj