IT’S A DREAM COME TRUE, SAYS MSEBE

Tadious Manyepo

Sports Reporter

MTHOKOZISI Msebe is on cloud nine after scoring on his Warriors debut on Monday.

The Bulawayo Chiefs midfielder was part of the hastily-assembled local ensemble of the senior national team that played Namibia as part of the celebrations to mark President Mnangagwa’s inauguration at the National Sports Stadium.

Zimbabwe walked away 5-4 winners after a nervy penalty lottery after the match had ended 2-2 in regulation time.

“I am really excited to have scored on a day when I was making my debut for the national team,” said Msebe.

“It always feels great for a player to be included in a national team.

“And, the feeling is incredible when you go on to score in front of the fans.

“I am grateful for the opportunity that I was given. I couldn’t really believe my ears when I was called to be told I was supposed to report for a national team camp in Harare.

“This has always been my dream growing up and it has been fulfilled. And, to have been part of this team, to be given a starting berth and then score a goal is awesome”.

The 23-year-old added:

“I just hope that this performance will help me earn another call-up in the Warriors squad,” he said.

“Like I said, it’s the ultimate dream of every player to be called for national duty.

“I am going to continue working hard and, hopefully, I can get another call up.

“I am very happy to have finally put on the national colours and be able to defend the country’s badge”.