Bafana Bafana international Mohau Nkota on missing the World Cup tournament

Mohau Nkota has not let missing the World Cup through injury leave him dejected.

Nkota played a stellar role in Bafana Bafana's qualifying campaign for the ongoing World Cup but missed out on the call-up to the global showpiece through injury.

In his place, Thapelo Maseko was called up and he impressed as he was key in seeing Bafana reach the last-32 knockout spot where they lost to Canada.

But the former Orlando Pirates man said his time will come as the injury is something many football players face.

“As a soccer player, you have to pass these stages,” said Nkota.

“Injuries are a part of football, unfortunately, they strike mostly at difficult times.

“You just have to be patient and wait for your time. As for me, I’m still young. I’m growing up. There’s still more to come. I’ll be patient and I’ll play another World Cup.”