Orlando Pirates defender Bongani Sam is eager to secure his place in the South Africa squad which will participate in the 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Egypt.
The left-back has struggled for playing time and also battled with injury at Bucs since joining the Soweto giants from Bloemfontein Celtic prior to the start of the current campaign.
South Africa U23 head coach David Notoane is set to announce the final squad for the continental competition in two weeks time.
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Sam is part of the team which will face Egypt in two friendly matches in Cairo this weekend.