Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Ratomo conceded that he was scared when he saw the team sheet and discovered he will be making his debut following their 1-1 draw against Royal AM in midweek.
Ratomo started for the first time this season after graduating from the development academy more specifically the DStv Diski Challenge.
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The support from the rest of the team helped him to settle and made him know that pressure is normal at a club like Pirates, with the player pleased with his first outing in the first team.
"I was scared when I saw the team sheet, but my teammates motivated me and told me it's just the same as in the MDC (now DStv Diski Challenge). The only thing is the pressure.," Ratomo said according to the Pirates Twitter feed.
"But pressure is the thing at a club like Pirates and will remain at Pirates. So, I must get used to it. It was tough because there were a few small mistakes I did, but as the game went on, I minimized the mistakes and play well and they (teammates) supported and I was able to play well," he added.
The encouragement and motivation from the teammates ahead of the big appearance helped calm the player down and he is grateful for their support.
"At that start when I saw the starting eleven, I was very scared. But then my teammates motivated me and keep on advising me and they said they will support me which is what they did in the field.
"They always supported me and covered for me so that's why I played like I played (today)," Ratomo continued on his maiden appearance.
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