What!? Mzansi can't believe Broos left in-form Pirates striker Mabasa out of Bafana squad

15 May

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No player has scored more goals than Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa.

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As is always the case when the national team squad is announced, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is in the firing line from supporters yet again.

This time, the veteran Belgian tactician attracted criticism on social media for leaving out in-form Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa in a 36-member preliminary squad for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

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