Despite a recent Bafana Bafana call-up, Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha believes that this has been his worst season to date.

The 23-year-old, who emerged following his feats in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge side, became a regular in Pitso Mosimane’s side. He has, however, suffered a dip in form this season which has resulted in a restriction of playing time.

‘This is the worst season I have had since I was promoted to the first team,’ Madisha told the media.

‘My game hasn’t been consistent. I have been struggling here and there. But the team has been there for me, pushing me and trying to help me where they can. I still have a lot to learn. Last season I was doing well and the team was appreciating my work. Now that I am struggling here and there, they are trying to help me. They are showing me what a team is all about, the collective pulling together for the common goal and not leaving anyone behind,’ he added.

‘I have made a couple of errors. I remember the mistakes I made against Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Those mistakes killed me. I wasn’t strong enough in those games. But the team has been there for me. I have recovered from that because they gave me a chance to play and I managed to do well in our last game against EC Bees,’ he continued.

‘Being a footballer isn’t easy. One mistake can kill you. But it’s all in your mind, whether you take that mistake and allow it to kill you or you use it as motivation to improve. I have managed to bounce back from those mistakes,’ Madisha explained.

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