Tshegofatso Mabasa Aims To Sway Dad To Back Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has revealed that winning Saturday's Betway Premiership Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium 3.30pm will disappoint his family, especially his father Jimmy, who supports Amakhosi.

Mabasa, who grew up supporting Pirates, wants to help his team get one over their arch-rivals even though his family may disapprove.

The 28-year-old said he has been trying to convince his father to change and support the Buccaneers, without luck.

My father is one person I speak to almost every day. I'm grateful for his support , but one thing I have not managed to do is for him to change allegiance to Pirates, Mabasa said at the prematch press conference at Soweto Theatre on Thursday.

He is a Chiefs supporter and many people at home are Chiefs supporters. Hopefully, I will disappoint them by helping the team win the game on Saturday.