Orlando Pirates are negotiating a contract extension with Tshegofatso Mabasa including a huge buyout clause to reward his performances.
, The Orlando Pirates board are in advanced negotiations with Tshegofatso Mabasa to extend his stay with the club until June 2028. This is a reward for his stellar form in 2023/2024 where he scored 16 goals in the league to win the Golden Boot award.
“All parties involved are happy about the upcoming new deal. Yes, it’s an improved contract because the player has proved himself as the best striker in the league, warranting an enhanced deal,” the source added.Tapelo Xoki will miss the game after being ruled out for the rest of the campaign. The 29-year-old central defender made 26 appearances in the league and three in the Nedbank Cup. in that competition. Xoki suffered a serious ankle injury in training and needs surgery. Deon Hotto returned for the final league matches of the campaign, however, after getting injured in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals against Chippa., and Saleng are reportedly keen to take their respective careers in different directions.
“If Chippa agree to Saleng then it will benefit both parties as Saleng was not happy this season as he didn’t play as much as he would have loved. He wanted to build on and continue the form from the other season but things didn’t work out for him and now he wants to get more game time once again and the exchange deal with Baraka would be good for Saleng as well,” said the source.
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