Bafana Bafana newbie Khanyisa Mayo says he feels no pressure after getting his first national call-up. Mayo who got his first call up aims at replicating his club’s form to the national team.
The 23-year-old had a good start with Cape Town City in his first season making 23 appearances, scoring four goals and providing one assist.
“It’s an honour for me and a privilege to be part of the squad. I know what I’m capable of doing as a striker, that’s my natural position. Since it’s my first call up, pressure is nothing that I can handle, even my dad was a soccer player so the pressure is always there,” said Mayo.
“The guys welcomed me well in the team, some of the guys I played against with in the league. It’s my first call up and they welcomed and congratulated me on my first call up. They motivated me to keep on doing the job because I was recognised for doing the job and scoring the goals.”
“It’s any striker’s dream to score as many goals as you can for your country, my father had an opportunity to score, if I can get a chance I will also score and put it at the back of the net. It might be a match-winner for you.”
The City forward revealed his father’s reaction [Patrick Mayo] after getting his first call-up.
“He was very happy, we were all watching the news when the coach announced the team, he was the first to call and congratulate me. I looked up to him as a father and player, he’s a motivation to me, he’s a role model,” he concluded.
