Mnyamane embraces competition at United
Bafana Bafana forward Thabo Mnyamane says competition at SuperSport United has improved his game.
Thabo Mnyamane beats Lassana Camara during the International friendly match between South Africa and Guinea-Bissau at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 25, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
Mnyamane has scored seven goals and created a number of scoring chances for his teammates since joining United after joining them from Pretoria University at the beginning on the season.
“Being in a team with bigger demands has helped me set my goals higher and make me demand a lot from myself,” he told the Star.
“That means I am growing as a player. I need to adjust to the demands of the team. What I like about this team is that there is no pressure, even though we are expected to do well and win things.”
His exploits for United in the Caf Confederation Cup earned him a place in the Bafana Bafana squad for the friendly matches against Guine-Bissau and Angola.
“Playing at this level makes you see football in a different perspective,” he explained.
“It has helped me to understand that I need to be stronger and how to deal with more physical opponents.
“African teams play with a lot of heart and hunger. It takes something special to beat that. This is my first time playing continental football, and I think that it has prepared me well for Bafana, not just on this camp, but future camps too.”
