Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News: Ex-Pirates striker linked to Amakhosi opens up on move

Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch, AmaZulu and unnamed Middle East teams missed out on former Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa.

The 29-year-old delivered during his time with the Sea Robbers, scoring 50 goals, eight shy of the club’s all-time top scorer Benedict Tso Vilakazi. However, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou deemed him surplus to requirements, and the Sea Robbers eventually let him go after the expiry of his contract.

Botola Pro League outfit MAS Fes snapped him up, hoping he will inspire them to achieve their objectives for the season.

MAS Fes have shown how much they want me

“In terms of timing, it’s perfect for the club and for me as well – because the club is so ambitious, playing in the Champions League, we want to go all the way and win it, we want to win the league again this season, the Throne Cup, we want to win, but Fes has been after me for a while, I’ve know that,” Mabasa told iDiski Times.

“I’ve also made it known to them, maybe the timing of the move wasn’t perfect as it is now – and I really appreciate, and grateful for the effort they put in to make this happen, for both the club and player. They have shown from day one how much they wanted me at the club.

“It’s not just about the coaches who have been here but also the entire board that wanted me to be part of the club,” he added.

Ambitious Mabasa!

Apart from competing domestically, Fes are in the CAF Champions League where they even might come up against Pirates.

“This is a move that is exciting for me, a move that I felt I needed in my career right now, to be part of this exciting club, very ambitious club, it’s great and the reception over the last couple of days since I’ve been here has been truly wonderful,” Mabasa continued.

“Everyone stops you in the streets, welcoming you to the club, it’s not a lie when they say Morocco is a football crazy nation, it’s wonderful to see so I really can’t complain about the last 48 hours and it gets more, more excited to continue to work harder and get going for the new season to begin with my new club.”