Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada revealed to SoccerClub that playing with Teko Modise has forced him to raise his game, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Nodada has become one of the first names on Benni McCarthy’s team sheet over the past two seasons, performing particularly well in the 2017-18 campaign where he was named Cape Town City’s Player of the Year.

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South African legend Modise joined the 23-year-old in the Mother City in 2017, after playing for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns for the better part of a decade.

The 35-year-old has won numerous trophies in his career including two Absa Premiership titles, one Caf Champions League and the Telkom Knockout.

The two-time South African Footballer of the Year has also made 55 appearances for Bafana Bafana, making him a true living legend of South African football.

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Speaking to SoccerClub, Nodada revealed how playing with a legend like ‘the general’ has challenged him and how he looks to learn from Modise’s wealth of experience.

‘It’s interesting [to play with Modise], it’s challenging but overall very nice.

‘He’s obviously been around the block for some time, and to be as big as he is and still find ways to remain humble is mind-boggling,’ added the former Mpumalanga Black Aces midfielder.

‘I’m definitely learning a lot from the general on and off the field,’ concluded Nodada.

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