Tshegofatso Mabasa could leave Orlando Pirates soon, as he struggles for game time. Who else might follow him out?
Deano Van Rooyen has become a bit-part operator and is another candidate to leave.
Mabasa is on his way out of Orlando Pirates
Tshegofatso Mabasa is at a crossroads. Once the most lethal marksman in the country, he’s now playing second and even third fiddle to Evidence Makgopa and Yanela Mbuthuma. This fall down the pecking order also saw his chances of a Bafana Bafana recall go up in flames at an inopportune time. Mabasa’s only made five league appearances all season. Some fans seem happy to say goodbye, while others are concerned that Mabasa’s undoubted class will see him succeed at a club like Kaizer Chiefs.
Deano van Rooyen will also be pondering his future with Orlando Pirates
Right-back Deaon Van Rooyen is now firmly installed as second-choice in the right-back position behind Thabiso Lebitso. Van Rooyen did struggle with injuries early in the campaign, but has been an unused substitute in the club’s last three matches. He started against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semis, but is generally overlooked for any big games in the league, and he returned to being an unused sub in the Carling Knockout final win.
What about Kabelo Dlamini?
How much longer will the 29-year-old accept a bit-part role for the Sea Robbers? Always reliable and effective when called upon from the bench in several midfield roles, Dlamini hardly starts matches. He might think now is the time to make a move to play more football as he reaches his 30s.