Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Lyle Lakay has revealed his delight after his long-overdue call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad.
Lakay has arguably been the best left-back in the country, churning out solid displays for the Brazilians season after season.
However, the 30-year-old was consistently overlooked. However, Lakay has finally gained the recognition he deserved and is looking forward to testing himself against the world’s best when Bafana take on world champions France on March 29.
Lyle Lakay on his Bafana Bafana call up 🗣️
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"It's a great feeling to represent your country, last year September was the last time I was in the national team. It's every footballers dream to represent the country. pic.twitter.com/GyiFkd8Lyj
“It’s a great feeling and it is good to be back, I think the last time was maybe September last year – I am not sure. I have always said if I am in I will be happy that it’s a good thing, and if I am not it won’t be the end of the world and I just have to continue working hard,” Lakay said via the Downs media team.
“People will talk and say it is players we watch on the big stage – (Kylian) Mbappé is one of the top players in the world right now. But for me, personally, I take it as being able to test myself against the best in the world.
Sundowns star Lyle Lakay delighted to be back in Bafana Bafana squad https://t.co/T0plx9nGzp
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“Their level is obviously higher than our level. But at the end of the day, you test yourself against the best, which is something everybody wants to do and to see just how far you can go.”
