Tshegofatso Mabasa appears increasingly likely to leave Orlando Pirates at the end of the season, with no contract renewal currently on the table and his existing deal set to expire at the end of June.
The prolific striker, who has enjoyed a productive spell with the Buccaneers, is approaching a significant milestone in the club’s history. Mabasa is just eight goals away from becoming Orlando Pirates’ all-time leading scorer, making the prospect of his departure all the more notable for the Soweto giants.
Despite his status at the club, negotiations over a new contract have yet to materialize, opening the door for a host of suitors to pursue the 29-year-old forward. Interest is reportedly strong within South Africa, with Stellenbosch FC, AmaZulu FC and Kaizer Chiefs all monitoring the situation closely.
Mabasa’s performances have also attracted attention beyond South Africa’s borders. Clubs from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Morocco, Egypt and Libya are understood to be keeping tabs on the striker, with several teams exploring the possibility of securing him on a free transfer once his contract expires.
The uncertainty surrounding Mabasa’s future comes at a crucial moment in his career. Having established himself as one of the Premier Soccer League’s most reliable goalscorers, the striker now faces a decision that could see him either continue his career domestically or embark on a lucrative move abroad.
Unless there is a dramatic change in negotiations before the end of June, Mabasa looks set to bring his Orlando Pirates chapter to a close, ending a spell that has seen him edge ever closer to a place in the club’s record books.
