The 28-year-old has been in eye-catching form since his move to Babina Noko from National First Division sided Upington City, scoring six goals and providing 17 assists in 47 appearances.

“I went to Upington because I wanted to start afresh,” said Makgalwa at the Bafana Bafana media conference.

“And I told myself, one day, I want to be at Bafana Bafana and come back very strong.”

Makgalwa has now been rewarded with a call-up to Bafana Bafana’s squad to face Zambia in an international friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

“I did not start the season very well, unlike last season when I had the best season of my career,” added the former Mamelodi Sundowns player.

“So, I had to change my mentality here and there because the team was planning around me. I had to adjust with the help of Coach Eric, and now I am performing well.”

He is likely to make his debut against Chipolopolo in what will be an audition for a possible spot in coach Hugo Broos’ final squad for the 2025 African Nations Cup next month.