As he closes in on becoming Orlando Pirates‘ all-time leading top goalscorer, Tshegofatso Mabasa is not looking to slow down anytime soon having set his sights on leaving a mark at a club he’s supported since a tender age.
The 28-year-old is now just 10 goals adrift of Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi’s record of 52 goals for the Buccaneers that has been standing since 2007.
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The former Bloemfontein Celtic man added that he’s also aiming to break more records at the club that he comes across.
“Definitely, it’s something that I’m looking at [breaking records],” Mabasa told the media in Randburg after the Nedbank Cup last eight draw.
“Like I said, as a striker, I pride myself on the chances that I take and the goals that I score.
“Being able to leave a mark, leave a legacy at this club is something really great for me, and obviously, being a club that I supported from a very young age, it will really mean a lot to me, and it is something that I am chasing and looking forward to doing.
“I pride myself on the goals that I scored. It’s truly something special, and if there is such a record at the club of the number of hat-tricks for Orlando Pirates, it’s something that I am definitely looking for. I am looking to break each and every record that I can stumble across. I am here.
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“Hitting the back of the net feels great, especially if you are a striker. It’s my ability in front of goals. I think the whole country knows about me and knows about that.
“I also have support from my teammates. It really goes a long way, and I can only appreciate the support as well.”
