Bafana defender still desires overseas dream

Bafana Bafana and Bidvest Wits star defender Sifiso Hlanti says he is far from giving up on his overseas dream.

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Hlanti called for recognition following his recent African Cup of Nations performance when they knocked out Egypt in the last 16 of the tournament, where he kept the reigning African Footballer of the year Mohamed Salah at bay the entire game.

The defender who since then attracted interest from top-flight clubs abroad, has opened up about his failed overseas move.

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Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Sifiso Hlanti of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match between Egypt and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on July 6, 2019 in Cairo, Egypt.
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“I won’t say much regarding my overseas offer. I was hoping that I will move overseas. Wits had a chat with the team from that side. I was waiting from them in terms of confirming everything. I can’t say much because, after all, I’m still contracted to Bidvest Wits,” Hlanti explained as quoted by IOL.

“It will be an honour for me to play overseas. For every player who plays here in the Premier Soccer League, it is something that we desire to see happening at all cost,” he added.

The 29-year-old left-back made his long-awaited return to football at the weekend after being sidelined with an injury.

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Sifiso Hlanti of South Africa and Mohamed Salah in Egypt during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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“I’m excited that I’ve recovered. I’ve been out of the game for a long time. I was out for two months. The team was there for me. I’m happy to be back again,” Hlanti stated.

“I don’t want to put pressure on myself. You always have to grab every opportunity that comes your way with both hands. I will wait for my chance to come. If it happens that I go back in to the national team I’ll really appreciate that.”