Tshegofatso Mabaso


Tshegofatso John Mabasa is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Orlando Pirates.

Career

Club

Born in Bloemfontein, Mabasa's first career club was Bloemfontein Celtic. He made his first-team debut during a 2014 Telkom Knockout encounter with AmaZulu on 4 October, which was followed by his professional league debut in the South African Premier Division in May 2015 versus Free State Stars. In total, he made thirty-one appearances for the club in his first four seasons; during which time he also scored his first senior goals, netting in Telkom Knockout ties with Platinum Stars and Polokwane City in November 2017. His first goal in league action arrived on 5 August 2018 in a 2–0 win over Chippa United.
In the 2023/24 season he finished as a top goal scorer in the league while playing for Orlando Pirates.
Mabasa scored his Orlando Pirates's 2nd hat-trick, on 24 December 2024 against Marumo Gallants. Which made him the second all-time scorer of Orlando Pirates with 44 goals for the club.

International

Mabasa has represented South Africa at senior level, winning his first cap during a 2018 African Nations Championship qualifier with Zambia on 19 August 2017. He had previously featured for the South Africa under-23s.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu, South Africa1–12–12023 COSAFA Cup
2Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu, South Africa2–12–12023 COSAFA Cup
3King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa1–01–22023 COSAFA Cup