Tshegofatso Mabasa against Crystal Lake at the Mbombela Stadium in the Nedbank Cup. Image: BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates star on fire, Kaizer Chiefs target responds
The Golden Boot race is on.
Tshegofatso Mabasa against Crystal Lake at the Mbombela Stadium in the Nedbank Cup. Image: BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa bagged another brace while a Kaizer Chiefs target stayed ahead in the Golden Boot race.
Orlando Pirates stay in touch of CAF Champions League spot
Stellenbosch, one of this season’s surprise packages, collected all three points in their 3-0 win over Golden Arrows. It was a much-needed response after Orlando Pirates beat Cape Town City 2-0 earlier in the day courtesy of a Tshegofatso Mabasa brace. Stellies’ win came courtesy of strikes from Devin Titus, Anicet Oura and in-form Iqraam Rayners. Rayners has 14 goals in the DStv Premiership this season, putting him in pole position for the Golden Boot. Mabasa is his nearest challenger with 13 strikes. Stellenbosch lead Pirates by three points in the race for second place with four matches to play.
PIRATES WEIGHING UP MABASA OFFERS?
27-year-old striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has been flying for the Buccaneers after a loan spell at Swallows. He’s got 10 goals in 11 appearances across all competitions since his return across Soweto. Overall in the league, he’s got 13 goals and is in the thick of the Golden Boot race. Only Iqraam Rayners (14) has more. Naturally, this form has attracted some admirers. Mabasa’s agent Gary Cassisa has revealed interest in his client, including a failed move to Sundowns in January. Mabasa’s agent Gary Cassica says Sundowns face stiff competition from Romanian giants FCSB, who have former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana on their books. They recently won their first Romanian title since 2015, booking their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
“At this point, his decision has to be considerate of his future as a player considering his age. Sundowns have the financial muscles to get him. But a chance at playing in the Champions League is not easy to resist.”
“FSCB want him. They are on top in the Super Liga and are likely to be playing in the UEFA Champions League. At the moment, I’m also talking to other clubs in Europe. But the idea is to help him keep his calm until the season is over,” he added.
Who between Rayners and Mabasa will win the Golden Boot? Or will it be someone else?
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