Mhlongo not done with Bafana

Platinum Stars' Benson Mhlongo still has Bafana ambitions

Posted: 13 August 2012 Time: 12:13 pm

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Platinum Stars defender Benson Mhlongo has not yet closed the door on the possibility of making a sensational return to the Bafana Bafana fold.

The former Orlando Pirates player was in impressive form for Stars on Sunday – scoring a second half goal and playing a key role in the team’s 3-1 victory over Moroka Swallows.

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund and his assistant Thomas Madigage were part of the crowd that watched the match at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.

In a chat with KickOff.com, Mhlongo says he will continue to work hard to maintain his place in the Stars starting line-up before worrying about anything else.

“I will always do my best during matches and whatever happens will happen. If a national team call-up comes, then one cannot refuse,” he says.

“Playing for one’s country is an honour but you cannot perform well without support from your team mates. The key is to remain consistent for the club.”

Mhlongo’s dream of playing in the 2010 World Cup was shattered after a harsh tackle during a League match left him with a serious knee injury.

He had been a regular player under former Bafana coach Joel Santana, and would have been confident of continuing that run under Carlos Alberto Parreira.

Article by: Farirayi Kahwemba

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makhubie85
posted: 12:17 pm
Well done Mhlong you making me proud, pity you had to leave Pirates to get play time
thuth teller
posted: 12:19 pm
URASTILE baba.leave the yungin do da job
Thoksi
posted: 12:21 pm
Congratulation are in order for u Mhlongo on scoring on your debut for P. Stars, but lets be realistic SA needs fresh blood. Once and always!!1
Matt/ Tremble4Da2ndStarChamps
posted: 12:21 pm
A little too ambitious I would say. However, if the likes of Paul Scholes and Roger Milla can be called out of retirement, what is stopping u from playing for the national team? Certainly not much boet. As we all know by now, Gordon doesn't look at the age of players, he's only looking for fighters that will fight while wearing the national team jersey.

Good luck baba. Once a Pirate, ALWAYS A PIRATE!!!
Tibos [Khosi-FOUR-Life]
posted: 12:21 pm
live with possibilities mfe2 just stick on what u believe in
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 12:24 pm
That what happens when you have Gordon at the helm, hope from old players who should let the young generation build BB foward. Only those with rare skills & quality are welcomed in the BB fold not you Njomane. As much as I like & respect you, what makes you think that you will outdo Jali & Manyisa who must be the 1st in that BB M.field before the whole useless bunch of Yeye, Khuboni, KG, etc?
Matt/ Tremble4Da2ndStarChamps
posted: 12:24 pm
@Farirayi Kahwemba

Was there a World Cup in 2012? I don't know! Maybe in Zim where you come from. Yeses bru, why are you so NOTORIOUS in making these type of school boys errors? And where did you get your diploma in journalism? And who the hell hired you at KickOff?
cyril
posted: 12:24 pm
Only one game against a tired Swallows with Chenene playing and already Mhlongo is talking about Bafana Bafana call-up. No wonder Bafana are the laughing stock of the continent.
Mosixty
posted: 12:30 pm
Buti wam u r old man. Ther's no more legs left there ,only bones. When u run your bones makes crunching noise. Jy en daaie dushi mc fatty hulle moet speel baaie ver van die national team. How can I forget daaie los my taande dom kat
Mosixty
posted: 12:33 pm
Do u think that since u have left for Platinum stars we will think u r a decent player now. Once a pirates always a snake
Champ naturena4sure
posted: 12:33 pm
I salute you Mhlongo, you far better than fat fat bennie.
GinoFeelo Balotelli
posted: 12:38 pm
hahahahahahahahahah

2012 World Cup????

Excuse the Editor....maybe he wanted to write 2012 London Olympics

LOL
Piratesmy religion
posted: 01:06 pm
u gave the zebras tough time wheneva u were on the field of play mchana....
Nespray is a movie star look alike coach
posted: 01:07 pm
Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChampsposted: 12:24 pm @Farirayi Kahwemba

Was there a World Cup in 2012? I don't know! Maybe in Zim where you come from.

hahaha, Champ dis wil be a bitter pill for Fareis Kahemba to swallow. u heat him wre shona cums from...on his mouth
Makwera KhosiFIED
posted: 01:09 pm
Gunman, stop dreaming wena!!

1 Good perfomance doesnt guarantee National Call up. You must be consistent and injury free, then we can talk.
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 01:09 pm
KickOff your reporters and editors cannot rush through your stories because it is a Monday and make silly mistakes like the statement below:

"Mhlongo’s dream of playing in the 2012 World Cup was shattered after a harsh tackle during a League match left him with a serious knee injury."

2012?....the world cup was here over two years ago....

On Saturday till about 2pm there was no stories about the teams that were about to play that evening...
This is unacceptable from a reputable football site like yours...

KING?
posted: 01:10 pm

Only in SA where a team win a league after 1 game scoring 6 goals.

Imigodoyi ka Bobby's ikhonkothe ubusuku bonke
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 01:13 pm
Benson Mhlongo......apart from his off the field issues.......He is a player with a BIG heart....he could mark any attacking player in the midfield....ask Kaka during the Confed Cup.
Makwera KhosiFIED
posted: 01:19 pm
@Queen

What are you smoking there at the taxi rank huh??? This article is about Mhlongo and yet wena you find it relevant to comment about Chiefs??? Why are so addcted to Chiefs and yet you claim to be a Pirate FAN???

Please man, if you want to be a backdoor Chiefs supporter just say so and we will Welcome you with open arms bafana!!!

FACT: KING IS CRAZY ABOUT THE GREATEST FOOTBALLING BRAND:CHIEFS!!!
Nespray is a movie star look alike coach
posted: 01:20 pm

Mhlongo, anything is possible.

Mlomowekhwephane is 36 and not yet established in BB setup and also not considerd for ama-bineplaas yet he dreams of playing for bafana bafana

Khune is 41 yrs and stil going strong
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