Bradley Cross has experienced the low of being relegated with Maritzburg United and the high of being selected for Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup opening qualifiers, all within the space of a year. His return to South Africa coincided with his first time playing football at the highest level, having previously plied his trade in the junior ranks in Mzansi, Germany and England. He definitely is one to watch. While the 22-year-old catches his breath, Soccer Laduma’s Delmain Faver managed to speak to the man adored by the Golden Arrows fans. In this interview, the former Newcastle United reserve team player chats all things Bafana Bafana, his heartbreak with the Team of Choice, as well as his impressive start to life with Abafana Bes’thende, amongst other things.
Delmain Faver: Bradley, a lot has happened since we last spoke. Thinking back to your debut for Maritzburg United, you came on as a second-half substitute against Golden Arrows, now you are playing for the latter. Talk about a crazy season, right?
Bradley Cross: Yeah, well, it’s crazy how tables turn – from making my debut against Golden Arrows and signing for them now. It’s all down to hard work and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to represent Bafana Bafana. It’s been one of my goals from the beginning when I came back to South Africa.
