Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola has adviced Patrick Maswanganyi to fix his ‘attitude’ following the start of the 2024/25 campaign.
Maswanganyi played a crucial role in the Buccaneers’ 3-1 victory over SuperSport United in the MTN8 quarter-finals at Orlando Stadium last Saturday. The highly-rated attacker proved to be a thorn in SuperSport’s defense with his skillful play and incisive forward passes.
Maswanganyi formed a formidable combination in attack with Monnapule Saleng, Relebohile Mofokeng and Kabelo Dlamini.
Meanwhile, Saleng, Olisa Ndah, and Evidence Makgopa were on the scoresheet for Pirates with Vincent Pule netting the solitary goal for SuperSport on his club’s debut.
During the MTN8 match against SuperSport, Tito was involved in heated confrontations with opposing players, including an incident where he elbowed Gape Moralo.
WHAT DID ANDRIES SEBOLA SAY ABOUT MASWANGANYI?
Sebola has sent a stern warning to the Tembisa-born midfielder and says his ‘attitude’ can hinder his quest to become a household name in South African football.
“He must control his words and attitude. Exchanging words with the assistant coach [Andre Arendse] of the opponents and hitting the opponent [Gape Moralo] with an elbow, that was a red card if the referee saw it,” Sebola told FARPost.
“If he wants to be a big player for Pirates he has to control his attitude and emotions because he’s not a big player for Pirates yet. He hasn’t arrived there but otherwise, he’s a good player.
Maswanganyi is in his second season with the Soweto giants after signing from SuperSport United at the start of the previous season.
In his first season at Pirates, Tito featured in 40 matches across all competitions. He scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists while he was also instrumental when his side lifted the 2023 MTN8 and Nedbank Cup trophies.
The 26-year-old has also earned the Bafana Bafana call-ups in recent months following his impressive form with the Ghosts.
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