Rising star Siyabonga Mabena has opened up on what he needs to improve on as the teenager aims to secure a starting spot in a star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns squad.
The Brazilians successfully booked their place in the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup with a hard-fought victory over University of Pretoria via a penalty shootout on Friday, after the match had ended 0-0 at extra time.
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Mabena, who came on as a second-half substitute in the encounter, has identified areas in need of improvement in his game.
"I have a lot to improve, I can’t dribble past people and not score or assist. So, I have to improve," the 17-year-old told Sundowns media.
"I have to also work on my finishing. I have to learn to manage games and know my moments, where I should pass the ball or when I should dribble past a player. But then, I think ja, I played well, but I can improve on my finishing.
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The pint-sized attacker has made just six appearances this season and is still without a single start but has already contributed one goal.
"Obviously I want to start a game, but for that, I have to work hard, I have to keep on pushing, be consistent," he added.
"I think that’s all I can do. So, for now I’m very proud of myself, but I think I can work harder."
Mabena will be aiming to add more minutes under his belt when Sundowns take on Stellenbosch FC in the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup on the first weekend of May.
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