The 29-year-old signed with the Cape Winelands outfit on a short-term deal until season’s end and has already made his mark, scoring three times, including a brace in the recent 2-1 Betway Premiership victory over Chippa United.
Mabasa’s Pirates contract expires at the end of the current campaign and it remains to be seen if he will earn an extension, with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns both reportedly keen on the player’s services.
The player’s agent Gary Cassisa told FARPost: “Tshegofatso Mabasa hasn’t turned his back on Orlando Pirates.
“He wants to play for the club, break that top goal scorer record at Pirates, and possibly retire as a legend for the club.
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“Should Pirates not make an offer, Mabasa would have to consider other options.”
“I know the fans love Mabasa because we can see all the comments every week. Pirates just need to send a market-related offer, and we’ll consider it.
“He’s eight goals away from breaking the top goal scorer record, so he will want to stay,” explained Cassisa.