Orlando Pirates hitman Tshegofatso Mabasa reflects on his loan spells, saying his game has developed.
Mabasa has been on two loan spells from Pirates where he played for Sekhuklhune United and Moroka Swallows.
As Pirates are gearing up for the Soweto Derby, Mabasa says he is stronger than before because of the loan stints.The Limpopo-born hitman, Mabasa hopes to make an impact under Jose Riveiro as he just came back from the Dube Birds.Orlando Pirates returnee Tshegofatso Mabasa speaks about his two loan stints. Image: @TshegofatsoMabasa/Instagram)“I believe I’ve become a lot stronger than what I was back when I at Pirates – mentally, especially.
While he is grateful for the loan stints, he reveals it was hurting to leave Pirates for the second loan stint. Furthermore, he now believes he has proven why he is capable of a place at Pirates under coach Riveiro. “I was a bit disappointed being sent out on loan , but I didn’t look down;” adds Mabasa on Pirates loan stints.“And I believe I’ve done that in the first half of the season.
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