Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego has hopes of making the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 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 since the making the switch from Cape Town City.
The 25-year-old has made 10 appearances across all competitions for Downs.
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The lack of playing time has also cost Mashego a spot in the recent Bafana squad, with his last call-up 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 (are) 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 a chance."
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