Online Reporter
Blessing Malinganiza
AUSTRALIA-BASED striker Yolanda Kanyai says it’s an honour to receive her first call-up to the Mighty Warriors ahead of their upcoming AWCON qualifier against Angola in Luanda today.
Kanyai, who plays for Darwin FC, was overwhelmed with emotion as she shared her thoughts on being drafted to represent her country for the first time.
“I am truly honoured and humbled to receive this call, which is my first.
“I will do my best to represent and resemble my nation to the best of my ability,” she said.
The striker met her teammates for the first time on Tuesday after arriving late in camp.
She was warmly welcomed by the Mighty Warriors.
“Everyone welcomed me and made me feel comfortable. It was a really good experience,” Kanyai said.
Despite the excitement surrounding her call-up, Kanyai remains grounded and focused on the task at hand.
“I don’t have much in terms of expectations from my end but I can only do what I can as a player and trust in the capabilities of my teammates,” she said.
Kanyai is one of the foreign-based players in the team.
Mighty Warriors captain Emmaculate Msipa, Danai Bhobho and Ruvimbo Mucherera are all foreign-based stars who are expected to play a leading role for the team.
Kanyai has called on fans to rally behind the team.
“Support us as we head into the match. Come and support us and let’s do this together,” she said.
