The 25-year-old was called up to the Bafana Bafana squad to play Sudan and Nigeria in 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and Baxter is delighted for the midfielder, but cautions that he must remain focused on the job at hand.
“I hope he doesn’t think that he has to be better every time he touches the ball. He still has to do the things that made him selected for the national team and that is Mandla’s challenge now,” Baxter says.
“He’s worked really hard and his challenge now is to make sure he remains focused, do the things that got him picked and not think that he has to be Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Lionel Messi,” Baxter concludes.
Masango will be hoping to continue his fine form tonight against Platinum Stars at Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
