Mamelodi Sundowns wide player Aubrey Modiba has expressed his readiness to shine despite demanding fixtures coming up for both club and country over the next few months.
The Bafana Bafana player says he cannot wait to help club side Sundowns and the South Africa national team do well at the FIFA Club World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations respectively.
"I think there's excitement all around because we play football to play in these kinds of tournaments, and even having qualified is also something that hasn't been happening, especially with Bafana Bafana," said Modiba in comments recorded by SABC Sport.
"So right now I'm happy that we have qualified for this major tournament [AFCON], and we're obviously to play in the Club World Cup with [Sundowns] as well so it's a great experience and we're looking forward to all these tournaments."
"The good thing is that the coach tries to explain to us the load and matches that are coming because they are coming thick and fast, so for us it's to take it to our head that he will tell us we will play this game and that game you will rest," he added.
"So, as a player, we try and understand where he's coming from because, at the end of the day, he doesn't want us to break down before the season ends, so we understand what he wants from us, and it's for us it's to adjust and understand what the coach is doing," said the 29-year-old.
Sundowns will make their second appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup while South Africa have managed to secure back-to-back qualifications to the Africa Cup of Nations, where Bafana Bafana finished third at the 2023 edition.
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