Bongani Zungu Has Spoken About His Bafana Bafana Return
Bongani Zungu
Questions have been asked about Stuart Baxter's decision to call Bongani Zungu back into Bafana Bafana this month, and now the player himself has commented on the matter. Read: All Aboard! – Bafana's Faces As Doubtful Downs Man Looks Good Zungu has been out injured for some time now after sustaining a bad knee injury at the start of the season, but in recent weeks has played a number of games for Amiens II and is on the brink of a return to Ligue 1 action for his club. Baxter explained when he named his squad that the both Zungu, and fellow French-based star, Keagan Dolly, were brought into camp for assessment after their injury problems, with the duo being seen as important players for the nation as they look to finish the job and qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations against Libya. Read: Down Out - Updates On Chiefs' Injured Stars Speaking from Tunis, the former Mamelodi Sundowns man spoke for the first time on his return, saying, "I have been training hard over the past few months despite the difficulties that come with an injury… Honestly‚ I didn't expect the call-up but at the same time I was happy and I am looking forward to the game. It is just another day and another match but we must go out there and win for ourselves and the nation." Meanwhile, with the hotel management believed to have commented on how much they've enjoyed hosting the South Africans so far, Zungu has admitted that it's been a good camp and that the players are raring to go. He added, "The coach told us not to be under any pressure and what I like the most about this camp is that everyone is chilled… Coming to the national team is always nice‚ I felt happy when I got the call-up and everything has been good. "I am enjoying and the spirit is nice among the guys. As players, we want to qualify for Afcon in Egypt later in the year and compete with the best on the continent." Bafana need just a draw against Libya in Sfax to qualify for Afcon 2019. Watch: SLTV: Williams: Hopefully I Get The Opportunity To Rectify My Mistakes
