'I Want to Play for South Africa' - Xolile Mangolela

By Taiwo Ibrahim - Nkateko Xolile Mangolela has expressed his desire to represent the Bafana Bafana of South Africa after turning heads in Spain.

The highly-rated midfielder has never hidden his desire to fulfil his dream of donning  South Africa's national team jersey.

The former Leganes star recalled how he has been nursing the dream since childhood.

"It is always a dream of every footballer to represent their country,  I love my country and I have been working hard to play for the Bafana Bafana".

"I have been following the team a longtime ago and I know my time will come so, I will be able to contribute to the success of my country".

"I support the team from my base here and I am proud of what the team is doing for the country".

Xolile Mangolela is currently on the books of  La Virgen del Camino in Spain, he also had a stint with Leganes.

He has been constantly praised for his impressive performances for the club.