How Belgium move transformed Shandre Campbell

The 19-year-old is currently playing for Brugge’s youth team and was allowed to be part of coach Raymond Mdaka’s squad in Mozambique, helping SA qualify for the AFCON next year. 

Speaking on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube, the ex-SuperSport United teenager discussed how the move has transformed him. 

"I do see an improvement, I see myself developing in a way that only I'll understand but the fans will also see it but it's gonna take time. Eventually, I'll get there and I'll be at the best level that I can be for a consistent amount of years," Campbell said.

"First of all, it was the diet and then also they check your weaknesses in your body and they work on it every day in the gym and if it needs medical attention which improves you a lot because when you get on the pitch that strengthened part is now a big asset into when you wanna do something on the pitch, so definitely."

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There have been some comparisons drawn between Campbell and Orlando Pirates’ very own young superstar in Relebohile Mofokeng, who is already playing for Bafana Bafana. But Campbell says there’s no rush.

"You know I always say God's timing over mine, so, if I have to go through 120 firsts to get to the first team of Bafana Bafana, I will do it with a smile on my face and I really don't care what other people say as in like 'Yeah, he's not ready yet' whatever, it's okay,” he added.

“I know my way through football and the route I had to take to get to Bafana Bafana. Rele is a good player and he deserves to be in Bafana Bafana. So, nothing against him, I love him, he's my dawg and my path is different and we will play together sooner or later. Definitely, I will make the team."