Amogelang Motau

“As a footballer it’s also important to have a purpose besides things on the field.”

“Being where I am now is definitely a dream come true – something I’ve been working towards for years. So, it’s quite fulfilling.”

“For me, the biggest drive has been my family, to ensure that I achieve my goals so that I can make life better for them. That’s my biggest motivation.”

“It’s not a coincidence for me to be where I am now. It’s something that I’ve been working towards for years, without even changing the recipe – just constantly showing up and working hard, even when nobody is looking.”

“Grassroots football is so important.”

“I think, one thing about experience is that you can't buy it, you need to earn it, and being part of this tournament earned that experience for the team, and the individuals to show what we're made of in South Africa and the type of skills and players we have.”

“I think the lesson for us is that if we put the badge first and remember the people on ground who support us. That is what pushes us as a team. We are just taking lessons from the previous experiences, and just want to do it for the badge and for the people.”

“It’s every player’s dream to play in the World Cup. Everyone that is here is trying to find their ticket to the World Cup.”