Kekana: It Could Be Frustrations Here And T…

Gomolemo Kekana continues to fight for a chance to play regularly in the Mamelodi Sundowns first team. Image: Gallo Images

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Gomolemo Kekana has found a way to not let frustration get the better of him and rather focus on what he wants.

Kekana’s time as a first team player has not been so easy. At times, when it looks like he is on the verge of getting game time, progress is halted. Last season, early in the campaign, he featured twice in the Betway Premiership for the Tshwane giants, but that was the only time he got an opportunity as he played DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) football.

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This season, the 19-year-old midfielder has made one appearance for his club and he’s recently featured for the DDC. There’s no consistency in his first team appearances.

Injury has hampered his progress here and there, but he remains determined to keep working hard to get his opportunity

“I am a very confident person, confident player. Always positive, so every time I get onto the pitch, I just want to do my best. That’s up to me and to give my best on the pitch and that’s what I am going to do,” Kekana told media while in the national under-23 camp.

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“It could be frustrations here and there, but you just have to focus on what you want and I am glad to be here to represent my country, which is very important for me.”

Kekana featured in the under-23s 1-0 victory over Madagascar in a U-23 Africa Cup of Nations first leg qualifier at Lucas Moripe Stadium. The Islanders used the venue in Atteridgeville as their venue due to not having a venue that’s compliant. The second leg clash will be played at the same venue on Tuesday.

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