Aubaas wants Bafana spot back
Injury shattered star’s Afcon dream
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas is confident he will reclaim his berth in Bafana Bafana after Afcon, taking place in Ivory Coast.
Aubaas did not make the Afcon squad due to a groin injury, after having established himself as one of coach Hugo Broos’s favourite midfielders after excelling on debut when SA stunned Morocco 2-1 at FNB Stadium last June.
“It was sad for me not to go to Ivory Coast but when it’s not your time, you can’t do anything. You must support those who’ve been selected to go and participate in the tournament.
“I’ve now recovered and will make sure I work very hard to get back to the national team. I am positive about getting back there because I know I am capable,” Aubaas said.
Since joining from TS Galaxy last August, the 28year-old midfielder has struggled to command a regular berth in the Brazilians starting XI, with Teboho Mokoena the main man at the central midfield position where he plays. Even so, Aubaas still feels at home at Chloorkop.
“I am enjoying my time at the club. I am so happy. The first time I arrived there, the boys welcomed me. They’ve been supporting me daily. I think we have a good team and I have good teammates. ”
Aubaas has played only seven official games in Sundowns colours.
Before joining the perennial league kings Sundowns – who are on course to clinch their seventh title on the trot Aubaas’s name was also linked to Soweto heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. However, the midfielder from Kuruman in Northern Cape insists he only heard rumours about his possible move to Chiefs or Pirates on the street.
“I was only hearing people in my hood talking about that, but at the end of the day I went to Sundowns and it’s a great move that will help me grow as a player. I am enjoying my game, journey and life at the club,” Aubaas said.