Cassius Mailula Sets Sights on Bafana Bafana Return After Completing Move to Europe
- Cassius Mailula has set his focus on returning to the South African national team after completing his move to a European club
- The former Mamelodi Sundowns star has been out of the Bafana Bafana set-up since leaving the Premier Soccer League a few years ago
- The former Wydad Athletic Club forward's move to Europe sparked different views from South Africans on social media
Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Cassius Mailula has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to join Belgian second-division club KV Kortrijk on loan.
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After a meteoric rise that saw him contend for the PSL Golden Boot in his debut season and earn a call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad, Mailula’s impressive performances caught the attention of Major League Soccer side Toronto FC, where he eventually made the move before securing his latest loan switch to Belgium.
The Bafana Bafana forward played under Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Athletic Club last season alongside Thembinkosi Lorch, but the Moroccan side were unable to sign him permanently despite his impressive performance, especially during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
Mailula speaks after joining Kortrijk
Mailula expressed his excitement about joining KV Kortrijk, saying he was thrilled to have completed the move after a long wait. He described the Belgian side as the perfect environment to help him realise his European football dream and push his career to the next level.
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The former Sundowns star, who recently lost his mother, explained that playing in Europe had always been one of his biggest ambitions and that Kortrijk presented a valuable stepping stone towards achieving that goal. He added that the club’s winning mentality and playing style also influenced his decision, as he believes it will help him regain his place in the Bafana Bafana squad.
The South African forward emphasised that his main objectives are to help the club secure promotion back to the Belgian First Division while contributing goals and assists. He stressed that he didn’t move to Europe for leisure but to work hard and make his family and country proud, acknowledging how much the opportunity means to him and how many young players would dream of being in his position.
Mailula has been out of the Bafana Bafana squad since moving to MLS and would need top-notch performances for his new club to return to the national team.
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Here is what fans are saying after he completed his move to a Belgian side:
Thato Tee said:
"This boy need to start playing football we need goal scorers in Bafana."
Chyna_Elinyama wrote:
"All the best boy , do what you do best and come back to the national team. 👊"
Freedom 👑 shared:
"Eish the brother is being having ups and down since ever he left sundowns. He was a regular at bafana bafana but not anymore. Some decision are not leading us to our destiny."
Zamasu_student_of_Gowasu commented:
"Hugo Broos was on the money about this boy, he is going to have a fruitless career like Percy Tau."
Mandla Makhathini reacted:
"Hope he kills it. Good league,good side for progress to a better league. We need him back to his best."
Mngomezulu Wenziwe added:
"How about his mental health,living far away from home. Changing places it will also have an impact on his game. I agree with you,bad management."
Mashego speaks on pressure at Sundowns
Briefly News also reported that Terrence Mashego opened up on the pressure he faced while he was still at Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Bafana Bafana defender left the Brazilians this summer for a loan move to another PSL side.
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