Durban - Bafana Bafana are in awe by the support shown to them ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Greece based Bryce Moon is just one of the players who thanked the South African fans for their daily efforts to boost the morale in the country.
The players said they were impressed by the vibe that is growing amongst South Africans in support of the national team.
"It's an amazing feeling; the support we get from our country is fantastic. It makes us feel so much better and so much more pumped up for the World Cup. I see cars with South African colours on their mirrors, flags flying everywhere it's just awesome.
"Personally to represent my country on the greatest stage is an honour and I want to thank God for the opportunity. To be honest; throughout my life I have never seen South Africa with this atmosphere and being behind Bafana Bafana," Moon said.
Moon's hope is that the support filters through to the World Cup.
"I just want to say thanks to the supporters, it's a job well done and we just hope they will continue to support us throughout the World Cup," he added.
Fellow defender, Tsepo Masilela, who plies his trade in Israel, was equally ecstatic.
"It feels good to be home, it just feels great. The support we see when we drive to training is just awesome and they make us want to work even harder."
The duo haven't been part of the training camps in Durban, Brazil and Germany and are aware that they will have to double their efforts to gain a place in coach Carlos Alberto Parreira's starting eleven.
Masilela said the coach has warned the team that no player is guaranteed a place in the team.
"The other day the coach told us that we all need to work hard to fight for our places. There are players who have been in camp for the past three months while others have just arrived - but the bottom line is we all have to work hard," he said.
For Moon, the biggest challenge will be for the team to gel well together.
"The coach made it clear to all of us that there are no local-based players or overseas-based players - we are all one team and one country," said Moon.
The players agree that any form of incentives are welcome but will not be their driving force.
"Incentives are there to motivate, but there is no amount of money that can compare to holding a World Cup trophy so we just want to do it for our country," said Moon.
