Orlando Pirates striker reacts after Broos snubs him again

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa remains unfazed after Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos overlooked him in his 23-man squad.

The 28-year-old has scored 13 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for the Buccaneers this season.

“I am just going to keep knocking on the door. It’s his [Broos’] decision at the end of the day, and all I can do is just keep on pushing as a player,” said the Orlando Pirates striker.

“I’ve got nothing else to say about that [his omission from the Bafana squad]. It is his [Hugo Broos] decision at the end of the day; all I can do is continue to push as a player.

“Nothing makes me as happy as playing football and being out on the pitch. So, I am just grateful for the fact that I can continue to do that. Whatever opportunities come my way, I am grateful for them.”

Orlando Pirates striker not part of Broos plans

“Look, I’m one person that was brought up well. My parents always made me believe in hard work and strive for what I want, and that’s exactly what I will continue to do for the rest of my life,” Mabasa said.

Under Broos, Mabasa has only made a handful of appearances for Bafana Bafana. The Belgian coach is a big fan of another Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. The tall striker played a crucial role in Bafana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.

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