An overjoyed Mayambela family made the 3000-kilometre round-trip journey by car from Cape Town to Johannesburg to watch Mihlali make his Bafana Bafana debut.
Mayambela's mother Lungiswa, was delighted to witness her youngest son win his first cap for the men's senior national team against Sierra Leone in an international friendly at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
The 26-year-old made the trip worth his family's while as he scored on his debut in an impressive 4-0 win.
Older brother Mark alongside their mother and siblings were in attendance to witness Mihlambi's first appearance.
"Yes, we drove all the way from Cape Town as a family to watch Mihlali make his debut for Bafana Bafana," Mark Mayambela tells KickOff.
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"We travelled with our mother and other siblings to FNB Stadium.
"We were not successful in booking flights and so had no choice but to drive to Johannesburg.
"My mom was over the moon with excitement to see Mihlali walking on the field in the national team colours.
"She couldn't contain her excitement. As a family, we are grateful for all the messages that we have been receiving since my brother made his debut for Bafana Bafana on Saturday."
Bafana Bafana are set to face Botswana in their second international friendly at FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Kick-off is at 18:00.
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