The team has more respect

The current season is important for a lot of players in South African football because Bafana Bafana will be participating in the FIFA World Cup next year. Who wouldn't want to be part of the squad going to the competition? That's why Terrence Mashego had to make a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns to first get regular game time at club level and, second, give himself a shot at getting back into the Bafana squad. A loan move to Durban City has opened the door to regular game time and it will no doubt build his confidence as the season progresses. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Tshepang Mailwane, the 29-year-old left-back discusses his move to KZN, where he is working with head coach Gavin Hunt.

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The current season is important for a lot of players in South African football because Bafana Bafana will be participating in the FIFA World Cup next year. Who wouldn't want to be part of the squad going to the competition? That's why Terrence Mashego had to make a move away from Mamelodi Sundowns to first get regular game time at club level and, second, give himself a shot at getting back into the Bafana squad. A loan move to Durban City has opened the door to regular game time and it will no doubt build his confidence as the season progresses. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Tshepang Mailwane, the 29-year-old left-back discusses his move to KZN, where he is working with head coach Gavin Hunt.

a lot of things that are discussed, like the loan fee and the salary and who is going to pay what percentage and all that stuff. In my situation, they told me Durban City had enquired, and they asked if I was interested and I told them I am interested. I enjoy being on the coast. I played in Mthatha and in Cape Town, so it's not about distance for me. It's about game time.

TM: Did the Sporting Director and coach see where you were coming from in terms of wanting game time?

TM: Yes, I'd say so. It was a long process, but a smooth process. Two days before coming to Durban City, I spoke to the chairman (Farook Kadodia) and he told me about the team in terms of the personnel, the structure and what they are trying to achieve. He asked me about my personal goals, and I told him about what I wanted to achieve this season. We had a nice discussion. I also spoke to coach Gavin (Hunt). He wanted to find out if I was okay and happy to join the team and I told him that I am happy and ready to play football.

TM: Did you ever consider making a permanent move rather than a loan move?

TM: I needed game time, they suggested a loan move, and I said it was perfect. For me, it's about playing football.