Tshegofatso Mabasa has broken his silence on his next move after his highly publicised exit from the reigning Betway Premiership champions, Orlando Pirates.
Mabasa became a free agent following Pirates’ announcement of his departure ahead of the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2026. The talented forward closes a significant chapter in his career after spending seven seasons with the club, during which he won a handful of trophies, including a historic four successive MTN8 titles.
He initially joined the Soweto giants in 2019 from Bloemfontein Celtic, quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite.
Renowned for his lethal finishing, the 29-year-old left the Buccaneers on the brink of shattering Benedict Vilakazi’s all-time club scoring record of 58 goals, with the ‘Sniper’ ultimately netting 50 goals for the club.
In total, Mabasa made over 130 appearances across all competitions during his stint with Pirates. However, the Bafana Bafana international struggled for regular game time last season under the guidance of head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. The tactician preferred the likes of Yanela Mbuthuma and Evidence Makgopa to lead the line, prompting a loan move to Stellenbosch FC in the second half of the 2025/26 campaign in his quest for playing minutes.
TSHEGOFATSO MABASA CONFIRMS OFFERS FOR HIS SERVICES
Upon the expiration of his loan at Stellies, Pirates decided to part ways with Mabasa, allowing him to join any club of his choice as a free agent in the upcoming July transfer window.
With supporters waiting in high anticipation for Mabasa’s next move, the goal poacher has revealed that there are offers on the table for his services. ‘
Meanwhile, FARPost understands that the highly-rated attacker is locked in talks with Kaizer Chiefs, with the Glamour Boys set to make a final call on a potential deal.
“Look, I won’t lie, there has been a lot of interest [in me]. It’s just a matter of sitting down with my family and taking the best route possible, not only for them but for me and my career,” Mabasa said on Soccer Beat. “So nothing official has happened yet, but it will happen soon, and all the details will be known very soon.”
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